Baked Mac and Cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 12 medium onion, diced
- 18-14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 12 teaspoons salt
- 5 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 lb penne rigate
- Heat oven to 350F.
- 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.
butter, flour, lowfat milk, white wine, onion, cayenne pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, penne rigate
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-mac-and-cheese-478457 (may not work)