Mommas Macaroni and Cheese

• 16 ounces, weight Pasta
• 1/4 cups Butter
• 1/4 cups Flour
• 4 cups Milk, Warmed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
• 18 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 1 pound Sharp Cheddar, Grated
• 2 cups Gruyere Or Parmesan Cheese, Grated

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, but subtract 2 to 3 minutes from the cooking time.
3. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
4. Pour pasta into a large greased casserole dish.
5. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
7. Slowly add warmed milk.
8. Whisk and cook until thickened and bubbly.
9. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
10. Add cheese, reserving a small amount for topping.
11. Stir until smooth.
12. Pour sauce into the casserole dish and stir.
13. Top with the reserved cheese.
14. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then for 10 minutes uncovered or until the top begins to brown.

weight pasta, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar, gruyere

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mommae28099s-macaroni-and-cheese/ (may not work)