Mac and cheese a great comfort food. I dress this up with whole grains in the roux and whole grains with the pasta. Easy and wonderful.
Whole Grain Mac and Cheese
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Ingredients
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup whole grain flour, spelt works great
- 2+ quarts of milk
- 3 cups cooked white Quinoa
- 3 cups grated cheese plus extra for topping
- 2 to 3 lbs. cooked pasta, tossed in oil
- 4 cups bread or cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add butter and melt.
- Add grain flour and mix well.
- Add milk and whisk well.
- Cook until thickened.
- Add quinoa,cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
- In large bowl place pasta and toss with sauce.
- Place in large sprayed casserole.
- Top with cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes.