Baked Macaroni & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni or 2 cups penne pasta
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or skim)
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup American cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh & grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 1 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain.
While noodles are cooking, combine a small amount of milk with the flour.
Whisk until the flour is absorbed.
Add the milk flour mixture, the remaining milk, and salt & pepper to a pot.
Stirring constantly, heat until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.
Add cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more.
Add macaroni and transfer to casserole dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.