Mac and Cheese Italian Style

By carmen-2

e3studios.com

November 15, 2013

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 pound mini penne pasta
• 8 ounces of Italian blend shredded cheese (I prefer Kroger brand)
• 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (I prefer McCormick Tuscan Style Italian Seasoning)

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, cook pasta al dente. Drain pasta once it is cooked and set aside. Work on the next step while your pasta is cooking.

Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter, add flour and Italian seasoning and whisk for 2 -3 minutes to cook out the 'floury' taste.

Add milk and continue to whisk, allow milk to thicken. Add cheeses and whisk until combined. Add cheese to pasta and stir to combine. Pasta thickens as it sits. Serve.