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1. Boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions.
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2. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking, and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside. (Mix in a little butter to keep the noodles from sticking if it's going to be awhile before you make the sauce)
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3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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4. Over medium heat, melt the butter.
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5. Add the flour, salt, dry mustard, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir constantly over medium heat for about three minutes.
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Stir in the milk.
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6. Keeping on medium heat, whisk constantly for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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7. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 cups of the cheese, stirring until melted.
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8. Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and toss gently until all noodles are covered.
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9. Add half the noodles to a two quart casserole dish.
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10. Sprinkle on half the cheese.
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11. Add the rest of the noodles.
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12. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese, and dust lightly with the smoked paprika.
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13. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until it starts getting a slightly dry and a tiny bit brown on top
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(serving suggestion- top with a some bacon :D)
