Ingredients
8 servings
- •1 (12 ounce) package shell pasta
- •2.5 tablespoons butter
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •2.5 cups milk
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- •4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over top and mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 329
- Carbohydrate: 46g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Sugar: 6g