Tag: Pasta (page 2)

If you buy too much mascarpone for a cheesecake, here is what to do with the rest.

Recognisable in most parts of the world, but rarely done without cream, which is improper.

A classic Italian favourite.

Classical French recipe.

Ingredients

• 110 g macaroni
• 50 g butter
• 40 g plain flour
• 1 level teaspoon mustard powder
• ¾ pint (450 ml) milk
• 175 g Cheddar cheese, grated
• A little freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• Smoked ham
• 50 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tomato, cut into small pieces
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper
• Chives
• Garlic

Preparation

Bring 850 ml water to the boil in a large pan with 1 teaspoon salt, add the macaroni and boil without a lid, according to the instructions on the packet.

Done properly, it should convince Italians that pasta and chicken can go well together.

This is a classic example of a simple, yet wonderfully tasty pasta recipe.