Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.5 teaspoon mustard dry
• 3 cups milk fat-free
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 16 oz multigrain penne pasta 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese shredded 2% divided reduced-fat

Equipment

• sauce pan
• oven
• whisk
• baking pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and dry mustard; cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in pasta until well combined.
6. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
8. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
9. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.