Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'N' Cheese

• 1/2 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch of paprika

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup milk. Add flour mixture to remaining milk, whisking until smooth.
3. Bring milk mixture to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Stir in pasta, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.
4. Easy Skillet Green Chile Mac 'n' Cheese: Substitute 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese for Cheddar cheese and 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles, undrained, for diced pimiento. Proceed with recipe as directed.
5. Per serving: Calories 251; Fat 3g (sat 6g, mono 2g, poly 1g); Protein 6g; Carb 1g; Fiber 5g; Chol 22mg; Iron 7mg; Sodium 491mg; Calc 229mg
6. Easy Skillet Whole Grain Mac 'n' Cheese: Substitute 1/2 (5-oz.) package whole grain penne pasta for regular. Proceed with recipe as directed.
7. Per serving: Calories 215; Fat 9g (sat 4g, mono 2g, poly 9g); Protein 1g; Carb 8g; Fiber 8g; Chol 4mg; Iron 5mg; Sodium 444mg; Calc 222mg
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penne pasta, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, pimiento, salt, pepper, paprika

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-skillet-pimiento-mac-n-cheese (may not work)