Chapter 2 · The French Laundry Years
The Story
Ingredients
Serves 6
Method
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Heat the oven to 400 F. Cook the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain.
Toss the macaroni with most of the Mornay and spoon into a buttered baking dish.
Top with the remaining sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs.
Bake until bubbling and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
Jason's Notes
Macaroni gratin is comfort food with French discipline. The noodles have to stay distinct and the sauce has to cling instead of flooding the dish.
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