Ingredients

  • 1 lb radiatore or 1 lb fusilli
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumb (2 slices white bread)
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 12 cups milk
  • 14 cup flour
  • 12 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use additional butter to grease a shallow 3 quart baking dish.
  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan.
  • Cook bread crumbs over medium heat until golden.
  • Place in bowl.
  • Clean saucepan.
  • Add milk, flour, and garlic.
  • whisk until blended.
  • Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil, whisking often.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining cheese, mustard, and salt.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Mix pasta into sauce (you may have to do this step in a large bowl).
  • Pour pasta mixture into baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top with crumbs.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until top is lightly browned and bubbly.