Sisi’s Macaroni N’ Cheese au Gratin

Name: Sisi’s Macaroni N’ Cheese au Gratin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (375 g) Catelli Smart Macaroni; 2 (30 ml) Tbsp Olive oil; 2 (500 mL) cups 2% milk; 1 (15 mL) tbsp flour; 2 (30 mL) tbsp butter; 0.45 (200 g) lbs Grated old orange Cheddar; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 (1 litre) cups Multi-coloured cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 1 (250 ml) cup Italian parsley, chopped; 2 (30 ml) tbsp Olive oil

A favourite of his daughter, Sisi, Chef Martin Juneau puts a unique twist on this simple macaroni n’ cheese dish.

Comfort Food Family Friendly Vegetarian Short

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Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Smart Macaroni

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pkg. (375 g) Catelli Smart Macaroni

2 (30 ml) TbspOlive oil

2 (500 mL) cups2% milk

1 (15 mL) tbspflour

2 (30 mL) tbspbutter

0.45 (200 g) lbsGrated old orange Cheddar

Salt and pepper to taste

4 (1 litre) cupsMulti-coloured cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1lemon, zest and juice

1 (250 ml) cupItalian parsley, chopped

2 (30 ml) tbspOlive oil

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and cool on a plate oiled with 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Step 2

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 5 minutes. Add milk, using a whisking motion and cook the béchamel over low heat for fifteen minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper. Turn off heat and stir in 150 g shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 3

Spread macaroni evenly in a medium to large baking dish. Pour the béchamel over the macaroni. Top with remaining grated cheese. Bake 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then broil for an additional 10 minutes. Remove dish from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 mL) and parsley leaves. Mix well and place tomato salad directly on top of macaroni.