SAUCY MAC & CHEESE

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I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi (aka cellentani pasta) has a corkscrew shape, but any type of spiral noodle will work. This dish is fun to make and looks so pretty topped with extra cheese and crunchy, golden panko. I like to add ground pepper to my serving. -Sara Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 pound Velveeta, cubed
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in Velveeta until melted. , Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.