MAC AND CHEESE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Whisk flour into butter. Peheat oven to 400 degrees. Microwave milk at high for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat;whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and if desired, red pepper until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.