Making Gourmet Mac And Cheese

Instructions

1. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, lightly saut mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto in a small amount of olive oil.
2. Place pasta in an ovenproof casserole dish or individual ramekins, add sauted items and ingredients for cheese sauce. Blend together. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top and bake 10-12 minutes in a 350 F oven or until cheese bubbles.
3. Remove from oven and sprinkle crab over the top. Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.

The Goods

Difficulty: ................. intermediate
Preparation: ............ about 25 minutes
Servings: ................. 4-6

Ingredients

2-cups elbow macaroni, cooked al dent in boiling, salted water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-cup sliced wild mushrooms, such as Shiitake, Porcini or Chanterelle
cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1-cup thin sliced prosciutto ham
2-cups Four Cheese Sauce (see below)
cup bread crumbs
1 pound cooked crab (optional)
Garnish: fresh chives

Ingredients: Four Cheese Sauce
scant 2 cups cream
2 ounces Parmesan cheese
2 ounces Edam cheese
2 ounces Gruyre cheese
2 ounces Fontina cheese
Salt and ground black pepper

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