Tanya's Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter 
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 2 cups cheese blend shredded italian
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5  onion finely chopped
• 1 pound shells 
• 3 cups milk whole warmed

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk
• pot
• colander

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
3. Drain in a colander.
4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
5. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add flour and stir until it looks pasty and reaches a golden blonde color, about 2 minutes.
7. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, bringing up to a simmer, and allow the mixture to thicken. Stir in the mustard.
8. Let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9. Gradually stir in the cheese a handful at a time. Stir in the pasta, making sure it's all covered with the cheese sauce and serve hot.