Four Cheese Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

300 g dried macaroni noodles
20 g butter
1 leek, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
100 ml milk
300 ml cream
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 pinch nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
100 g ricotta cheese
1 cup grated gruyere or 1 cup swiss-style cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated mature cheddar cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
4 slices prosciutto, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 200°C Grease a medium sized (2 litre) casserole or baking dish.
Add macaroni to a large saucepan of salted boiling water and cook to package directions. If using a gluten-free macaroni pasta- cook just under al-dente stage. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan, add leek and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until soft.
Add milk, cream, mustard and nutmeg, mix well and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the egg, ricotta, 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (reserving 1/2 cup for topping), 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (reserving 1/4 cup for topping) and mature cheddar cheese. Stir until combined.
Gently fold in reserved macaroni and chives (or parsley). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour macaroni mixture into prepared dish. Combine prosciutto, breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup gruyere cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and sprinkle over macaroni.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden. Remove and rest 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	658.15 Kcal (2756 kJ)
Calories from fat	399.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.35g	68%
Cholesterol	170.63mg	57%
Sodium	853mg	36%
Potassium	392.5mg	8%
Total Carbs	30.69g	10%
Sugars	6.13g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	6%
Protein	33.28g	67%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	909.7mg	91%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.21g	68%
Cholesterol	50.81mg	57%
Sodium	254.02mg	36%
Potassium	116.89mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.14g	10%
Sugars	1.82g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	6%
Protein	9.91g	67%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	7%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	270.9mg	91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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