Cheddar Cheesy Pasta Bake

From Southern Living

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3  cups milk
• 4  cups  shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 16  ounces rotini pasta or 16  ounces penne pasta, cooked

Directions

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
2. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts.
4. Add pasta, tossing to coat.
5. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.