MACARONI AND CHEESE RICETTA DELLA FAMOSA PASTA AL FORMAGGIO AMERICANA

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

gorgonzola cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with no dairy.

Preheat the oven and butter the baking dish with 30 g of butter.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a saucepan, melt 70 g of butter over medium heat, add the flour, and stir to create a roux.

Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Add the fontina, emmentaler, and parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.

Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly.

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