Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
Pasta:
1 lb. of pasta ( elbow or penne)
1 tsp. olive oil

Sauce:
1/2 cup butter ( one cube)
1/2 cup flour
1 onion - chopped
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
season with pepper and salt to taste

Topping:
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tblsp. butter - melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil water in a 3-5 quart pan. Add oil to the water. Add pasta to boiling water and boil for about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Saute the chopped onion in the butter in a 4 - 5 quart pan.
When the onion is soft, add the flour slowly. Use a whisk to incorporate the flour. Your goal is a smooth sauce. Slowly add 1 cup of the milk, whisk continually.
Now, add the remaining milk and cream. Once you have a creamy sauce, add the seasoning.
Add the grated cheese. Stir in the cheese, but it does not all have to melt.
Combine the cheesy mixture and the pasta in a large bowl.
Once the pasta is nicely combined with the cheese mixture, pour it into a buttered 9"x 13" casserole.
Combine the breadcrumbs and the melted butter. Spread this mixture over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.