Description

Have yourself a heaping bowl of a yummy Italian style mac and cheese. It's so easy to make, it will be your go to recipe on those busy days when you are tempted to buy take out. It's prepared with a wonderful gooey cheese sauce and Italian spices and is r

Ingredients

• 4 T. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. 2% milk
• 1 lb. dry mini penne pasta or small elbow or other favorite pasta
• 8 oz. Italian blend shredded cheese
• 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 T. dried Italian seasoning, like McCormick Tuscan Style Italian Seasoning

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil; cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain pasta; set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat; add flour and Italian seasoning; whisk for about 2 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Add milk; continue to whisk occasionally, allowing mixture to thicken. Add cheeses; whisk until fully combined.
3. Pour cheese sauce over strained pasta; stir to combine. Sauce will thicken while it sits.