1 pound elbow macaroni, rotini or other medium pasta shape
2 tablespoons margarine
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Stir in flour with a whisk and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add Cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir until the cheese has melted.
4. In a large mixing bowl, stir the cheese sauce and pasta together. Spoon into a 1-1/2 quart oven-proof casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
5. Bake until browned on top and hot all the way through, about 30 to 35 minutes.