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11-18-2008, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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Macaroni and Cheese
½ lb. Dry elbow macaroni, small
1T. Kosher salt 2 Small shallots, minced 2 Green onions, minced 2 Garlic cloves, Minced ¼ C. Brined capers Bring 2 qt. cold, fresh water to a boil, add salt and pasta. Cook for 6 minutes, then drain. Put pasta, shallot, onion, garlic and capers in a casserole gently stir to mix. Sauce 4T. Butter, clarified 4T. Flour, all-purpose or bread 1 Pt. Heavy cream ½ C. White wine, dry ½ lb. Sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1t. Kosher salt 1t. White pepper 1t. Nutmeg, fresh grated Melt butter over medium heat, whisk in four then cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to blend and keep from burning. Add about a quarter of the cream to the roux, whisk until smooth before slowly whisking in the rest of the cream. Add the wine and whisk to incorporate before adding ¾ of the cheese. Remove from heat once the sauce is smooth. Stir seasoning into sauce before combining with macaroni; sprinkle the remaining cheese over top of the casserole and bake for 45 minutes in a 350˚ preheated oven. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before serving. |