Baked Mac and Cheese

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour.
  3. Continue stirring and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the milk and wine thoroughly.
  5. Add the onion and cayenne and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the salt.
  7. Simmer until thickened, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot frequently, about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in 4 1/2 oz cheese.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Bring water to boil for pasta and cook for about 7 minutes.
  11. The pasta should be firm but just hydrated in the center.
  12. It will continue cooking in the oven.
  13. Drain pasta, stir in cheese sauce, and bake in the saucepan or a ceramic or enameled saucepan or dish.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining 1 oz cheese over top.
  15. Bake for 25-35 min, until the cheese is browned.
  16. If extra browning is needed set it under the broiler, watching carefully.
  17. The browned cheese will add flavor.
  18. 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)

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