Baked Macaroni

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NOTE: Organic ingredients are recommended...

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 lb. long macaroni (whole wheat or wheat if desired)

1/4 c. butter

1 1/2 c. grated cheese

A portion of bechamel sauce

METHODS:

Boil the macaroni in 4 quarts of boiling water (salted if desired).

Drain well and return to the pan.

Prepare the bechamel sauce as the instructions describe.

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp butter (reduced fat and unsalted if desired)

6 tbsp flour

1/4 tsp salt (optional)

1/4 tsp fresh pepper

dash of Nutmeg

2 c. milk (reduced fat or no fat if desired), heated but not boiled (optional)

2 egg yolks

METHODS:

Melt butter over a low heat; add flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg;

stir until well blended.

Remove from heat.

Gradually stir in milk and return to heat.

Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.

Makes 2 cups.

With Eggs:

When sauce is thick, remove from heat and gradually add 2 egg yolks,

slightly beaten, stirring constantly.

In a greased casserole put the macaroni in layers with one cup of the cheese.

Pour over sauce.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake in a hot oven 350F for 30 minutes.

 

 

 

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