Nana Gerdalina'S Italian Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Nana Gerdalina'S Italian Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR MACARONI:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups Fat Free Half & Half; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 12 ounces grated, extra-sharp cheddar; 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or just Parmigiano); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound curly macaroni, such as cavatappi (cellentani)

Servings: persons

FOR MACARONI:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups Fat Free Half & Half
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
12 ounces grated, extra-sharp cheddar
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or just Parmigiano)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound curly macaroni, such as cavatappi (cellentani)

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EQUIPMENT:
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2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
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MAKE TOPPING:
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Preheat oven to 400u00b0F with rack in middle.
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Toast bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Cool toasted crumbs; with a fork, toss with cheeses, parsley, and melted butter until butter is evenly incorporated. Leave oven on.
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MAKE SAUCE:
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Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes, then whisk in fat free half and half. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes.
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Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire, cheeses, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth and remove from heat. Cover surface of sauce with wax paper or parchment.
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COOK MACARONI AND ASSEMBLE DISH:
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Butter baking dish.
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Cook macaroni in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and stir in sauce. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in baking dish.
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Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni; bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR MACARONI:, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups Fat Free Half & Half, and more.

Yes, Nana Gerdalina'S Italian Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nana Gerdalina'S Italian Mac & Cheese

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