Pasta with Three Cheeses
(Pasta al Tre Formaggi)

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Fontina or mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 cups (10 ounces) uncooked egg noodles
• 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat until melted. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 for minute. Stir in cheeses; keep warm over low heat.
2. Cook noodles as directed; drain. Alternate layers of noodles and cheese mixture in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until crumbs are toasted; sprinkle over noodles.
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F until bubbly, about 20 minutes.