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Cheesy Orecchiette

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese plus a little extra to sprinkle on top depending how cheesy you want it
  • 2 cups cooked orecchiette Or you can use elbows/shells

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a deep skillet over low.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for two minutes.
  • Gradually add milk and raise heat to bring mixture to a boil. Stir constantly.
  • Once it boils, lower to a simmer for 5 minutes to thicken it.
  • Whisk in cheese and once smooth add the pasta.
  • Pour into a greased casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle on extra cheese if desired and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.