MACARONI WITH FOUR CHEESES
Makes 6 servings.

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    1 pound macaroni, cooked al dente and drained (about 10 cups)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    5 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
    1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, cook 1 minute.

    3 cups non-fat milk

Gradually whisk in the milk Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly thickened to the consistence of cream.

    8 ounces (2/3 cup) gorgonzola, crumbled
    6 ounces (1 cup) fontina, grated

Whisk in the gorgonzola and fontina. Cook, whisking constantly, until the cheeses are melted.

    Pinch ground nutmeg
    Salt
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Combine the cheese sauce and cooked macaroni.

    6 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Stir in the mozzarella and spoon into the prepared baking dish.

    6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (1 1/3 cups)
    1 teaspoon paprika

Sprinkle with parmesan and then the paprika. Bake until bubbling and the top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Adapted from "The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook" by Julie Rosso & Sheila Lukins

Nutrition information: Calories per serving - 865

Calories from fat

399

Total Fat

44.3g

Calories from Carbs

279

Total Carbohydrate

69.6g

Calories from Protein

187

Total Protein

46.9g

Cholesterol

125mg

Sodium

1488 mg

Weight Watchers Points: Forget about it!

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