Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
* 7 teaspoons all purpose flour
* 1 1/3 cups skim milk, heated
* 8 ounces low fat cheddar cheese (2 cups), coarsely grated
* 1 box (7 to 8 ounces) dried macaroni
* Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook the mixture, stirring for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cook until cheese is melted.

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain well. Combine with cheese mixture and salt and pepper to taste.