Instructions: Boil water for cooking the pasta; preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the flour all at once, whisking until well mixed. Cook the flour mixture until it turns a toast color, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Keep whisking; in the be-
ginning, there will be lumps, but they will stir out in about 10 seconds.

When all the milk is added, stir in the onion and bay leaves. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add the cheese, reserving a cup or so for the top, and stir until completely mixed. Cook pasta according to package directions (about 8 minutes)

Drain the pasta and when the sauce is done, stir in the pasta. Pour the mixture into any type of ovenproof 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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