Baked Mac n Cheese

Ingredients
- 400g macaroni
- 50g butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 cups (500ml) milk
- 2 cups (250g) grated cheese
- Chopped parsley (optional)

Directions
1. Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan & add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute over medium-low heat.
3. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Stir gently until the mixture comes just to boil, then reduce heat & simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, add the grated cheese & stir until melted & smooth.
5. Drain the pasta & return to the pan. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta & stir until well coated.
6. Season with salt & white pepper to taste. Serve immediately sprinkled with chopped parsley.