Saucy Mac & Cheese

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 cups cavatappi or spiral pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove to small bowl and set aside.

In same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in process cheese until melted.

Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.