Macaroni & Goat Cheese
photo by *Parsley*
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄3 cup packed grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄3 cup goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Topping
- 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
- 1⁄4 cup goat cheese (about 1 ounce)
- freshly grated pepper
directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
- Add the macaroni and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, or until just tender, depending on the size of the pasta. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. When the butter is melted and sizzling, stir in the flour to create a paste and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Let cook about 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the grated Parmesan and the goat cheese, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the olive oil to grease the bottom of a medium size gratin or baking dish, about 8 to 10 inches long.
- Place the drained macaroni in the dish and pour the cheese sauce on top, stirring gently to coat all the macaroni.
- In a small bowl, make the topping. Mix the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, thyme, and pepper. Spoon over the macaroni and top with the goat cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the pasta is hot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Karen in CT
Natick, MA
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