Art Smiths Macaroni And Cheese Food

ART SMITH'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the penne and cook until al dente. Drain well.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a deep 4-quart casserole.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour.
• Gradually whisk in the milk.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the American cheese.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
• Combine the remaining cheddar and American cheeses.
• Spread one third of the penne over the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Top with half of the shredded cheese and a third of the sauce.
• Repeat, using another third of the penne with the remaining cheese and half the sauce.
• Finish with the remaining penne and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake until bubbly and golden brown over the edges, about 30 minutes.