French Onion Macaroni And Cheese

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onions, sliced very thin
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb penne rigate
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup milk
• nutmeg, freshly grated
• 3/4 lb gruyere cheese or 3/4 lb swiss cheese, shredded

1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook onions, thyme, and bay leaf in butter for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, lower heat and cook until onions are browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, transfer to a plate, discard bay leaf.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente; drain and return to pot.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat.
4. Whisk in flour for about a minute, then whisk in chicken stock and milk and bring to a boil.
5. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, lower heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in cheese to melt.
7. Combine onions and cheese sauce with pasta and toss.

butter, onions, ground thyme, bay leaf, salt, penne rigate, flour, chicken stock, milk, nutmeg, gruyere cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-onion-macaroni-and-cheese-401434 (may not work)