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If you think that sounds good, you're right! Why settle for just plain old
macaroni and cheese (unless you're a little kid), when you can make a truly
gourmet version? There is no reason. So, put on your gourmet "toque" (that's
one of those tall, funny chef's hats) and let's get it on!
New Italian Recipes Presents:
Italian macaroni And Cheese, With Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Basil
Macaroni Ingredients:
1/2 lb. bulk hot Italian sausage
1 1/2 t prepared Oriental chili paste
(Note: There's just really no substitute for this, because it has such
unique qualities. Most grocery stores carry a type of Oriental chili “sauce”
in their Oriental sections. Many Korean Restaurants, however, serve and sell
a really good Red Chili “paste”. Most “Oriental Groceries” carry this same
Red Chili Paste, too.
5-6 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1-2 T olive oil
1/2 lb. macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly make bread crumbs
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Cheese Sauce
2 T butter
2 T flour
1 1/2 cups milk or non fat half and half
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For The Macaroni Cheese Sauce
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until
bubbly but not brown, about 2 minutes.
Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens.
Bring to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste.
Lower the heat and whisk in the cheese. Cook stirring, 2 to
3 minutes more.
For The Macaroni Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole with oil spray.
Cook sausage in a pan over medium-high heat. Drain off
grease.
Stir in the chili paste.
Put the cooked macaroni, sausage, tomatoes, and basil into
the casserole. Pour the cheese sauce over it and mix gently. Spread the
crumbs over the top and spray with vegetable oil.
Bake, uncovered, until the top is browned and the sauce is
bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Serves 4
Now you know how to make a gourmet macaroni and cheese
recipe. Next, the world.
Just kidding, but this is exciting, isn't it? Gourmet
macaroni and cheese? What will these folks think of next?
Stick with us and you'll find out soon enough, eh? (That was
for all our Canadian friends out there!)
Buon appetito always!
Brought to you with love from
Aunt Aletha and Dear Old Dave
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