Baked Mac And Cheese With Little White Beans

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   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it's tender but not mushy and set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350. In the empty pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or so, until the mixture starts to turn golden.

3. 3

   Stir in the milk and bring the sauce to a full boil, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes, until the mixture is nice and thick.

4. 4

   Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese until it melts. Add salt to taste, then stir in the drained pasta and beans.

5. 5

   If you want a breadcrumb topping, pulse the bread, butter, and Parmesan in a food processor until the bread turns into crumbs and the mixture is well blended.

6. 6

   Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish and top with the breadcrumbs or additional cheese.

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   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dish is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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