Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups shell macaroni (uncooked)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup fat-free half and half or cream
  • dash nutmeg
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup Comte cheese (shredded (or any type of Gruyere))
  • 1/4 cup Fontina cheese (shredded)
  • 2 Tablespoons Pecorino-Romano cheese (grated (Parmesan can also be used))

Instruction

  • Cook macaroni while preparing cheese sauce. When done, drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter and add flour, salt and pepper.
  • Whisk in milk and cream and bring to boil. Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly then reduce heat and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes more to thicken sauce. Make sure to stir occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
  • Remove from heat and add a dash of nutmeg and shredded cheeses. Stir until melted. 
  • Add macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Serve hot.