Ingredients

1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup milk

1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta. Combine flour and butter in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Add milk and cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes.