Basic Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water and salt, add pasta and cook till done, drain and set aside.
2. 2
   Melt butter in bottom of saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and saute 30 seconds, then whisk in flour till smooth, 1-2 minutes.
3. 3
   Whisk in milk and salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Slowly add cheese, whisking occasionally.
5. 5
   Do not let mixture burn.
6. 6
   Toss with pasta and serve.
7. 7
   Variations
8. 8
   ~ Add to the mixture, one box of defrosted frozen chopped broccoli, and 1-2 cups diced ham
9. 9
   ~ Add to the cheese mixture, one box of frozen squash, 1-2 cups diced chicken
10. 10
    ~ Add browned, ground, taco seasoned beef (add a can of diced tomatos to the beef and taco seasoning and simmer till reduced before adding to the mac and cheese)