They wanted to switch seats for lunch, so that is why there is a 3 year old in a highchair!Elyse loves noodles and pasta more than any child I know! She loves the texture, taste, look, and the many options for noodles. We made a dish together and it turned out great--it is a classic baked Macaroni and Cheese.
8 oz. elbow macaroni
2 T. butter
2 T. flour
2 c. milk
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
little dash of red pepper
8 oz. of cheese (we do 4 oz. cheddar, 4 oz. italian blend)
1/3 c. bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 400.
Prepare pasta. Melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour --make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in salt and peppers, 4 oz. of cheese and pasta.
Spoon into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs on the top. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes; until bubbly.
She loves eating it with fresh tomatoes!
