Chic Mac And Cheese

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 pound blue cheese, crumbled (we tested with Maytag)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh celery leaves
• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and celery; saute 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt. Set vegetables aside.
2. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add flour, whisking until smooth; cook 1 minute. Gradually add whipping cream and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Whisk in celery seeds and white pepper. Remove from heat; add blue cheese, whisking until cheese melts.
3. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until lightly beaten. Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot white sauce into eggs, whisking constantly; add to remaining white sauce, stirring constantly. Whisk in celery leaves.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Stir in vegetables and white sauce. Pour into a lightly greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 400u0b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chic-mac-cheese (may not work)