The Ultimate Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

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There is always room for one more mac & cheese recipe. this newly created version with the addition of ricotta cheese puts a whole new spin on this traditional comfort food. is this recipe too large for your family? remember, mac & cheese is terrific frozen in serving size portions for use later. created for rsc 16, and was awarded first place. my thanks to everyone that reviewed the recipe.

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Steps

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Saute onions , on low heat , in 1 tbsp of butter until just tender , but not brown.

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Set aside.

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In a large pot , add 1 tbsp salt to the boiling water , and cook pasta until al denta.

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Drain , but do not rinse.

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While the pasta is cooking , prepare the sauce.

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In a microwave safe measuring cup , mix the half and half with the milk , and heat for 2 minutes on high , in the microwave.

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Let sit in the microwave until ready to use.

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

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In a medium sized saucepan , using medium heat , melt 1 / 4 cup of butter along with the black pepper.

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Once bubbling , sprinkle with 1 / 4 cup of flour.

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Allow a few moments for the fat to absorb the flour , then stir to combine.

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Carefully stir the warmed cream / milk into the butter / flour mixture and cook until thickened.

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This generally takes about 10 minutes on my stove.

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Remove from heat , and stir in the onions , hot chili sauce , ricotta cheese , and the 2 cups of .

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Ingredients

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butter, sweet onions, water, salt, cavatappi pasta, half-and-half cream, low-fat milk, fresh ground black pepper, flour, hot chili sauce, part-skim ricotta cheese, old cheddar cheese, corn