Penne Pasta with Sharp Cheddar Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups Penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 ½ tbsp Butter
• 1 ½ tbsp Flour
• 3 cups Milk
• 1 ½ cups Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper

Instructions:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the milk and slowly heat for about 2 minutes.
• Wisk in the cheese.
• Add the Worcestershire and cayenne pepper.
• Keep at a low simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Toss with the pasta and serve warm.

Think of this as a fancy macaroni and cheese.