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Baked Alfredo Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. elbow pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place into a large bowl. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic for a minute until it is fragrant.
  • Add in the flour, and cook for a minute to brown. Pour in the milk, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta. Spread the pasta out into a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes.