Mac & Cheese

2 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni (or any other small pasta)
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoon flour
2 cups milk
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 clove minced garlic

1. Cook macaroni in salted water until cooked through but still slightly firm. Drain well.
2. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add minced garlic. Cook and stir until soft. Whisk in flour stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes to make roux.
3. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in milk. Return to medium heat. Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour macaroni into sauce and stir to combine. You can eat it now if you like a runnier sauce, or you can put it in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan and bake at 350 deg F for about 20 minutes. Let it stand for about 10 minutes to thicken.