Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 3 c. Lowfat milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 lb Wagon-wheel pasta, (rotelle)
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 10 ounce Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded coarse (about 2 3/4 c.)
  • 1 c. Coarse fresh bread crumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • and butter a 2-qt shallow baking dish.
  • In a 6-qt kettle bring 5 qts salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.
  • In a heavy saucepan heat butter over moderately low heat and stir in flour and paprika.
  • Cook roux, whisking 3 min and whisk in lowfat milk and salt.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, whisking and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 min.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Stir pasta into kettle of boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, till al dente.
  • Drain pasta in a colander and in a large bowl stir together pasta, sauce, Worcestershire sauce and 2 c. Cheddar.
  • Transfer mix to prepared dish.
  • Macaroni and cheese may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered tightly.
  • In a small bowl toss remaining 3/4 c. Cheddar with bread crumbs and sprinkle over pasta mix.
  • Bake macaroni and cheese in middle of oven 25 to 30 min, or possibly till golden brown and bubbling, and let stand 10 min before serving.
  • Serves 8 Children.