things to go with veal 005   Macaroni au Gratin

8 servings

Ingredients

1 lb "ready-cut" macaroni, elbow macaroni, or ziti
7 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
¾ lb grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese, about three cups
1 cup piping hot cream
1 cup piping hot milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
Do not overcook, for it will cook further on baking.
Drain the macaroni well and return it to a kettle.
Add four tablespoons of butter, salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
Toss to blend.
Grease a baking dish (one measuring 14 x 8 x 1½ inches is suitable) with one tablespoon of butter.
Add the macaroni in an even layer.
Pour the hot cream and milk over all and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Dot with two tablespoons of butter and bake twenty minutes.
Run under the broiler to glaze.