Old Stand-Bys Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

• ½ pound elbow macaroni
• 8 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup</

In a pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until almost tender. Do not overcook.

Drain under cold running water and reserve.

Butter an ovenproof baking dish.

In a heavy saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat.

Off the heat, whisk in the flour.

Return the saucepan to moderate heat and whisk for 3 to 4 minutes,