• Allow cheese to come to room temperature and grate fresh.
• Prepare the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

• Preheat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds – just enough to take the chill out of it. It should be warm, but not hot.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
• Mix in flour and cook this mixture for a minute while stirring constantly.
• Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined
• Once all of the milk is added, cook for a few minutes while whisking this mixture. Do not let it boil.
• You will feel the sauce start to thicken. It’s ready for cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
• Remove from heat and stir in your cheese until it’s melted and mixed into the sauce.
• Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little more salt to bring out the flavor.
• Combine the pasta and sauce. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle crispy garlic across the top and serve!