Easy Mac and Cheese

Inspiration:
Cate's Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 cup 1% milk
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese - the recipe calls for reduced fat, but I only believe in full-fat cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• a few grinds of a pepper mill
  
  

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a medium saucepan according to package directions.
   Transfer to a colander.
2. In the same saucepan, combine the milk and flour over medium heat, stirring with a whisk.
3. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).
4. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, and continue whisking until all the cheese is melted.
5. Turn off heat, stir in the pasta, and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:
This is SO easy, and it only uses one pot. Easy to make, easy to clean up. It's really rich, so I would suggest serving it with a salad, steamed spinach or broccoli, or something similar.

Tim's Rating: 8/10
Liz's Rating: 8/10