Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Recipe by Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 pound box of Cavatappi pasta (DeCecco)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 clove
• 4 cloves garlic or 1/4 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Cayenne pepper
• 3 cups cubed Cheddar (Vermont)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 slices of American Cheese
• 1/2 cup of Panko crumbs
• Kosher salt