Creamy Stove-Top Rotini And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (13 1/4 ounce) box uncooked whole wheat pasta (rotini or penne)
3 tablespoons all-purpose whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cook, place wheat flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.