Macaroni & Goat Cheese

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup packed grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
• 1/4 cup goat cheese (about 1 ounce)
• freshly grated pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
• 2 add the macaroni and cook about 8 to 10 minutes, or until just tender, depending on the size of the pasta. drain.
• 3 meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. when the butter is melted and sizzling, stir in the flour to create a paste and cook 1 minute.
• 4 slowly add the milk, whisking to create a smooth sauce. let cook about 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• 5 remove the pan from the heat and slowly add the grated parmesan and the goat cheese, whisking to create a smooth sauce. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 use the olive oil to grease the bottom of a medium size gratin or baking dish, about 8 to 10 inches long.
• 7 place the drained macaroni in the dish and pour the cheese sauce on top, stirring gently to coat all the macaroni.
• 8 in a small bowl, make the topping. mix the parmesan, breadcrumbs, thyme, and pepper. spoon over the macaroni and top with the goat cheese.
• 9 preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the pasta is hot.