Silky cheddar sauce.

Next: ingredients
for six servings.

12 oz elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter · 3 tbsp flour
3 cups whole milk
12 oz sharp cheddar, grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp kosher salt (+ pasta water)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Large pot · colander · saucepan
Whisk · box grater
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon

Grate the cheddar and set it aside; measure the milk, butter, and flour.

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