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American-style Macaroni and Cheese (Maccheroni al Formaggio all'Americana)

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: 

Wine pairing: White

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/4 cup)butter
1large onion, chopped
1/8 cupall-purpose flour
1 teaspoonsalt
3 cupsmilk
1/2 box (8 ounces)Barilla Elbows, uncooked
1 1/2 cupscheddar cheese, shredded


HEAT milk in a small saucepan.
MELT butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent.
STIR in flour and salt; cook for 2-3 minutes.
ADD milk and stir to blend. Bring mixture to a low, steady simmer.
ADD uncooked Elbows, cover and continue to simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will thicken as it cooks).
REMOVE from heat and add cheese. Stir gently until cheese is melted. Pour mixture into a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, cover and let sit 5 minutes before serving



For a cheesier version, top with an additional 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and broil until cheese is melted


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