Stovetop Penne and Cheese
Ingredients:
240 gram penne
4 tablespoons unsaltedbutter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup flour
1 – 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups, or so, shredded cheddar cheese
pinch of nutmeg
1/8-1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
Boil the noodles according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly until lightly golden and smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chicken stock, starting with 1 cup, letting the sauce simmer and thicken. If it gets too thick, stir in a bit more chicken stock, but remember you are about to add some cream too.
Stir in the cream, spices and cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Toss with the noodles and serve immediately!