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| PASTA
RECIPES
DELICIOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE
Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 quart warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/4 pound cubed ham 5 ounces cubed Cheddar cheese 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed paprika to taste Directions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2 In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens. 3 Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, jack and ham. Combine pasta with sauce and stir well. Pour into baking dish. Use paprika to make a decorative pattern on top. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is the desired crispiness. Let rest 20 minutes before serving. |
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