Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 1/4 cups old Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 1/2 cups elbow pasta

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, salt and cayenne pepper, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until softened.

Stir in flour; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and mustard; cook, whisking, for 10 minutes or until bubbly, thickened and onion is softened. Stir in cheese until smooth.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for about 8 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain and add to sauce; toss to coat. Makes 4 servings.