Macaroni with Quattro Formaggi

  

 

Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook

 

 
 
 
 

Ingredients 

  • 5 T. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 2-1/2 c. milk
  • 5 oz. Gorgonzola, crumbled
  • 4 oz. Fontina, grated
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • S&P to taste
  • 1 lb. ziti, cooked al dente and drained
  • 4 oz. Mozzarella, cut into 1/4″ cubes
  • 4 oz. fresh Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • Bread crumbs (optional)
  • Melted butter (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º. Butter a 2 qt. baking dish.

Melt butter in a med. saucepan over med. heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly until lightly thickened to consistency of cream. Whisk in the Gorgonzola and Fontina. Cook, whisking constantly, until cheeses are melted. Season w/ nutmeg, S&P to taste. Remove from heat.

Combine cheese sauce and cooked ziti. Stir in the Mozzarella and spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle w/ Parmesan and then paprika. Cover with breadcrumbs and dot with butter. (optional-my addition)

Bake until bubbling and top is browned, 30-40 minutes. Serve immediately.