Italian-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Nothing says warmth more than this Macaroni and Cheese recipe. If you love mac and cheese then you’ll definitely want to try something different. This recipe is made with some great Italian cheeses mixed with a few surprises like sun-dried tomatoes and a little garlic. It’s a great twist on an American classic. Macaroni and Cheese is comfort food at it’s best. Once you’ve tried this recipe you’ll never go back to regular mac and cheese. It’s a great dish that’s perfect for every occasion. INGREDIENTS 1 pound of elbow macaroni2 Tbls of butter1 clove of garlic, chopped2 Tbls of all purpose flour2 cup of heavy whipping cream1/2 tsp of fresh grated nutmeg1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 cup of fontina, shredded1/4 cup of provolone cheese, shredded1 package of sun-dried tomatoes1/2 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper1/4 cup of fresh parmesan cheese1/2 cup of breadcrumbsPREPARATION Pre heat the oven to 450 degreesIn a 6 quarts of boiling salted water, cook the pasta to almost al dente, About 5 minutes.Drain the pasta and place into a large bowl.Meanwhile in a large saucepan melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.Stir in the flour.Slowly stir in the cream until it begins to thicken.Stir in the nutmeg and mozzarella.Add the fontina, provolone and sun dried tomatoes.Mix the cheese mixture with the macaroni, season with salt and pepper and place in a large buttered casserole dish.Mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the macaroni and bake for 10 minutes until golden.Serves 4 to 6 people
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