ROBERTO'S MAC & CHEESE DELIZIOSO

Every once in a while I love to play in the kitchen with my kids and come up with recipes that are fun to make with them, as well as for them.  My kids love the classic mac and cheese, however it seems that the boxed products just don't do justice anymore, so here's my little spin on it.  It is fairly easy to make, and it was a hit with my children, so I hope yours will love it as well.  As always, leave a comment if you try it.


Ingredients for 5 servings:

1lb Campanelle (little bells) pasta- Barill makes this as well as Walmart's great value brand.  The kids love the shape and it work real well with the cheesy sauce;
1 tsp cornstarch
3 c. grated colby jack cheese
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c. grated romano cheese
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 and 1/2 c. milk (2% will work best)
2 TBSP Flour (sifted for best results)
2 TBSP Butter
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp pepper
Salt to taste

Cook the pasta according to directions on box.  Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the cheeses with the cornstarch and coat well ( I learned this trick from a friend, and it help so that the cheese does not string as much).  In a medium saucepan, slowly melt the butter.  Whisk in the flour slowly being careful to mix slowly and well as to avoid clumps, then add the milk and the cream and continue to stir until you obtain a smooth sauce.  At this point, you are ready to add the cheese mixture.  Continue to stir keeping the heat at a low setting.  Add the paprika, nutmeg, and pepper.  Taste for salt and adjust.  Once your past is cooked, mix in the sauce mixture.  Top it off with extra grated parmesan and serve hot!