Macaroni and 4 Cheeses

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 50g semi-skim ricotta cheese
  • 55g Monterrey jack cheese, grated
  • 115g extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
  • 500ml skimmed milk
  • 2 (280g) packages frozen pureed winter squash
  • 450g elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Macaroni and 4 Cheeses

Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Coat a 20 by 33cm baking pan with cooking spray.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then grill for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

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