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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Cook Pasta
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the cavatappi pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
Make Roux
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly golden.
Add Milk
Gradually add 4 cups of milk to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add Cheeses
Lower the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season Sauce
Add garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat all the pasta with the cheese sauce.