Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 1 pound Catanisella Lunga Pasta or Elbow macaroni(2 1/2 cups)
• 1 pound velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• dash black pepper
• Paprika for dusting top of casserole

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400.Cook Macaroni per directions until al dente, drain thoroughly, set aside
2. While macaroni cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan, stir in flour until smooth and cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk milk in a little at a time, stirring constantly.When all milk is added and suace is bubbling, add cheese, salt and pepper, whisking constantly until smooth.
3. Add pasta to cheese sauce and combine
4. Pour pasta mixture into a 13x9 pan and dust with paprika
5. Cook uncovered for 35-45 minutes until it is bubbling and the top is nicely browned