Mac and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese - Stove top

1 lb. elbow noodles 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 3 cups half and half 1/2 tsp salt 3 Cups Monterrey Jack (or Colby Jack) Cook pasta according to package directions. In large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour making a roux. Gradually stir in half and half whisking until thickened. Stir in salt. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stir until cheese melts. Top with fancy shredded mild cheddar cheese.

Jill Lighten's Mozerella/Basil/Tomato Pasta

8 oz small pasta
1 mozerella ball
cherry or grape tomatoes
1 sm. handfull fresh basil
6 slices of bacon (i use chicken)
2 T olive oil
balsamic vinegar & salt/pepper to taste

cook pasta in salted water, rinse in cold water & let cool, cube cheese & tomatoes, chop basil. combine.