Pimento Cheesy Mac

• kosher salt
• 1 lb macaroni or 1 lb any short-cut pasta or 1 lb whole wheat short-cut pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 14 cup grated onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk, room temperature
• 1 12 teaspoons paprika (1/2 palmful)
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard (1/3 palmful)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained

1. Bring a large saucepot of water to a boil.
2. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook to al dente.
3. Meanwhile, in another saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat, add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent and fragrant.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Whisk the milk into the sauce and heat until thickened.
6. Season with the paprika, dry mustard and black pepper, to taste.
7. Melt in the cheese.
8. Drain the pasta, then add it to the sauce along with the pimentos.
9. Serve immediately or transfer it to a shallow dish and brown under the hot broiler for a crunchy top.

kosher salt, macaroni, butter, clove garlic, onion, allpurpose, milk, paprika, palmful, freshly ground black pepper, cheddar cheese, pimiento

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pimento-cheesy-mac-441390 (may not work)