Rotini and Cheese

Name: Rotini and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, of your choice (I use Monterey Jack); 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

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Recipe by Denise in NH

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(16 ounce) package rotini pasta
4

tablespoons butter
6

tablespoons flour
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground pepper
1

teaspoon garlic powder
3

cups milk
1 ¹⁄₂

cups shredded cheese, of your choice (I use Monterey Jack)
¹⁄₂

cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
4

tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Cook Rotini according to package directions.
In saucepan over medium/low heat melt butter; stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder till smooth.
Slowly stir in milk; bring to a boil and stir till thickened.
Remove from heat and add both cheeses and lemon juice stirring until cheese is melted.
Combine cheese sauce with the Rotini.
Sprinkle with Parsley or Paprika to garnish.

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