Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow pasta (I also love using cavatappi for this recipe)
- 1/2 c butter
- 1/3 c flour (I used all purpose)
- 4 1/2 c milk
- 1 1/2 c water
- 1/2-1 T salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 c shredded cheese, any combination (I used a combination of sharp cheddar and unexpected cheddar from Trader Joe’s)
For the breadcrumb topping:
- 3 T butter
- 2/3 c panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs)
- 2 T fresh parsley, plus more as garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced