Macaroni And Cheese With Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
paprika

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt.
Drain and set aside. *NOTE: Do NOT be tempted to skip this step! Trust me, I've done it so I should know!
Saute onion in butter in a heavy saucepan.
Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk and wine.
cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat; add salt, pepper, and Cheddar cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Add macaroni; mix well.
Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes; uncover and continue baking another 15 minutes.