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| | Four Cheese Macaroni Bake
3 cups of elbow macaroni
1 cup of minced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1/3 cup of all purpose flour
3 cups of milk
3/4 cup of cottage cheese
1/2 cup of shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/2 cup of dry bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a 13x9 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain well. Place in a large bowl.
Coat a large saucepan with no stick cooking spray and place over medium high heat until hot. Add the onions, garlic, and oil. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown. Add the flour. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes, the mixture will be dry.
In a blender or food processor, combine the milk and cottage cheese. Process until smooth. Add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Add the Cheddar, mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Cook for 2 minutes or until the cheese melt.
Stir in the macaroni, salt, and pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Sprinkle over the macaroni. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Makes 8 servings |
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