Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       (7 ounces) uncooked elbow -- Rotini or ziti macar
   2      tablespoons   Margarine or butter
   1      small         Onion -- chopped (about 1/4
					
   2      tablespoons   All-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   2      cups          Milk
   8                    Ounces sharp process america -- Swiss cheese, proces
                        Cheese loaf or -- process cheese Sprea
                        into 1/2-inch Cubes -- or shredded cheddar

Preparation:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni as directed on package. Heat margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in margarine about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat t stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Add macaroni and stir until coated. Pour into ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole. Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown. To Microwave: Mix macaroni, 2 cups hot water, the margarine, onion, salt and pepper in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 5 minutes; stir. Cover tightly and microwave on medium (50%) 4 to 6 minutes or until boiling. Reduce milk to 1-1/4 cups. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and microwave on high 5 to 8 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and macaroni is tender. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

355 CALORIES