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Rigatoni Mac and Cheese Bake

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. rigatoni pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add in flour, and cook for a minute to brown.
  • Pour in milk, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Continue to cook the sauce, while whisking until the cheese has fully melted, and the sauce has thickened.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta. Spread out into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes.