Baked Mac and Cheese
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
- 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 5 1⁄2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 lb penne rigate
directions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour. Continue stirring and cook for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk and wine thoroughly. Add the onion and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Add the salt. Simmer until thickened, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 4 1/2 oz cheese. Set aside.
- Bring water to boil for pasta and cook for about 7 minutes. The pasta should be firm but just hydrated in the center. It will continue cooking in the oven. Drain pasta, stir in cheese sauce, and bake in the saucepan or a ceramic or enameled saucepan or dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 oz cheese over top.
- Bake for 25-35 min, until the cheese is browned. If extra browning is needed set it under the broiler, watching carefully. The browned cheese will add flavor. Let cool 3-5 minutes before eating.
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