JJ's favorite White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

1 lb. piccolini farfalle

3 tbsp. butter

1/2 onion, grated

3 tbsp. flour

2 cups milk

4 cups shredded Cabot cheddar cheese

½ tsp. mustard powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente.

In another pot over low heat, melt butter, grate onion directly in and cook 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to form a roux. Allow the flour to cook for a minute, then add in the milk. Bring to a soft boil, turn to low, whisk in the cheese slowly, a handful at a time. Stir in the mustard, taste and adjust seasonings.

Drain pasta very well, add to cheese sauce.

Mix to distribute. Pour into a baking dish, and bake at 400 for 30 minutes, until crisp on top.