• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Lightly oil a 9x12 inch baking dish

Step 1: Boil macaroni

• In a large pot, add water and salt (2 teaspoons) and bring to a rolling boil.
• Add the macaroni to boiling water and cook until al-dente.
• Drain the macaroni and place in the baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare sauce

• In the same pot on medium-high heat, add butter and oil, and heat until butter is melted.
• Add the flour and using a whisk, cook it for 1 minute.
• Then gradually add milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Keep whisking until all the lumps disappear.
• Now add salt, black pepper powder, paprika, and chicken bullion cube.
• Cook until the sauce thickens. This will take around 3-5 minutes. Make sure to stir continuously or the sauce will burn.
• Once thickened, add the sauce to the pasta in the baking dish, along with 1/2 cup cheese, and mix very well

Step 3: Prepare topping

• Mix together 1/2 cup cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, and italian seasoning. Sprinkle the top of the mac and cheese with it.

Step 4: Baking

• Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.