Step 1

Preheat broiler to high or oven to 400°F

Step 2

Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it up to a boil to cook the pasta

Step 3

Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook just shy of al dente, according to package directions

Step 4

While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the butter

Step 5

When the butter melts, add the flour and cook about a minute

Step 6

Whisk in the milk, season with salt and ground black pepper, and bring up to a bubble

Step 7

Turn the burner off and stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion until it's all melted

Step 8

When the pasta is done, drain it well and combine with sauce

Step 9

Pour into baking dish and place under the broiler in or the oven to brown the cheese and enjoy

Step 10

If making a double batch, pour the pasta into a baking dish and stir in your favorite mix in

Step 11

Let it stand on the counter until cooled, the wrap in plastic wrap and pop in the freezer

Step 12

When you're ready to eat it, it can go straight from the freezer into in a 400°F oven

Step 13

Cook for 1 hour, covered with foil, the take the foil off and bake for another 15-20 minutes to brown the top