Quick Macaroni and Cheese

For a quick but wholesome mac and cheese, look no further. This is a creamy, cheesy dish. Submitted by the Vegetarian Times.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  canned  evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups  shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook macaroni in 3 quarts water until al dente, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium sauce pan.
3. Add garlic and cayenne pepper.
4. Cook 1 minute over medium heat.
5. Add the flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Add the milk and salt; bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
7. Simmer 2 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to low, and stir in 1 cup cheese.
9. Drain pasta and add it to the sauce.
10. Cook 1 minute.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese before serving.