Pasta Shells in Double Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

• 375 g small shell pasta
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp each pepper and dry mustard
• Pinch each cayenne pepper and nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper, mustard, cayenne and nutmeg; cook, whisking, until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Add to drained pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onion. Makes 4 servings.