Macaroni and Cheese

• 1 pkg elbow pasta, cooked
• 1/2 C. bread crumbs
• 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese
• 5 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 C. flour
• 3 1/2 C. whole milk
• 1 lb. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp. salt

1. Mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in small bowl; set aside. 
2. Heat butter in large sauce pan on medium until melted. Add flour; stir until smooth. Cook 3-4 minutes until light golden brown. 
3. Add milk to butter mixture, one cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth; bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes on medium, whisking continuously. 
4. Add cheddar cheese; stir until melted completely. Season with salt (and pepper). Stir in cooked pasta. 
5. Spray bottom and sides of baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; add pasta/cheese mixture. Top with bread crumb mixture. 
6. Bake on center rack 15-20 min, or until topping is golden brown and bubbling around edges. 

Tastes good even without bread crumbs.