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Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe presented by Stefano Faita

Macaroni and Cheese

Preparation 25 min
Cooking time 45 min
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 454 g (1 lb) de macaroni
  • 60 ml (4 c. à soupe) de beurre
  • 1 petit oignon tranché
  • 1 gousse d'ail émincée
  • 1 branche de céleri coupée en dés
  • 1 poivron rouge épépiné et coupé en dés
  • 625 ml (2 1/2 tasses) de sauce béchamel
  • 125 ml (1/2 tasse) de crème 35 % m.g.
  • 250 ml (1 tasse) de mozzarella râpée (ou fontina)
  • 125 ml (1/2 tasse) de pecorino romano (ou parmigiano reggiano) râpé
  • 500 ml (2 tasses) de cheddar râpé
  • 30 ml (2 c. à soupe) de chapelure
  • 15 ml (1 c. à soupe) de persil italien ciselé
  • Le zeste de 1 citron
  • 15 ml (1 c. à soupe) d'huile d'olive
  • Sel et poivre du moulin

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a skillet, melt 15 ml (1 tbsp) of butter over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the onion, garlic, celery and red pepper.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Set aside.
  9. Béchamel: Starting with the basic recipe (see vol-au-vent recipe), add the cream and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  10. Reduce heat and stir until desired consistency is reached, about five minutes.
  11. Remove from heat and add half the mozzarella, pecorino Romano and cheddar.
  12. Add the vegetables and pasta, then mix.
  13. Transfer to the baking dish.
  14. Sprinkle with the remaining three cheeses.
  15. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest and olive oil.
  16. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
  17. Bake until the cheese browns, about 20 minutes.
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