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Post by marlaoh on Oct 29, 2004 7:47:41 GMT -6
Eight O'Clock Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients 6 oz. dried tomato penne, rigatoni, and/or other short tubular pasta (1-1/2 to 2 cups) 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded Port Salut or other semisoft cheese (8 ounces) 1 cup shredded American cheese (about 4 ounces) 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 cup soft light rye or wheat bread crumbs 2 Tbsp. chopped pistachio nuts (optional) 1/4 cup crumbed or grated Shropshire, Stilton, and/or Parmesan cheese (optional) Green onion tops (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat margarine or butter over medium heat. Add garlic.
Cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour. Add milk. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Add shredded cheeses. Stir until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta and oregano. Spoon mixture into an ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole. Top with bread crumbs.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pistachios and crumbled cheese, if desired. Bake for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish individual servings with green onions, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
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