Lunch: Mac and Cheese Two Ways

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
Salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
4 ounces grated Pecorino Romano
About 20 grinds black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to form a smooth paste. Cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to brown. Gradually add the milk and the half-and-half and simmer until thickened slightly, stirring all the while. Remove from the heat. Stir in the 3 cheeses and season with black pepper, to taste. Add the cooked pasta and mix into the cheese sauce thoroughly. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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