Mac and cheese, American-style macaroni with cheddar

Ingredients:

• 450 g of pasta, cooked until al dente (8 minutes)
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1.5 cups of milk, whole or 2% fat
• 3 cups grated white cheddar
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and stir. Cook gently, whisking the flour and butter until a smooth paste forms, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously. Bring the milk to a simmer, stirring gently. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, then stir in 2 cups of grated Cheddar cheese, handfuls at a time.
2. Sprinkle the sauce with nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat completely. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. Place the baking dish under the oven's heating element and grill the cheese.