Mac 4 Cheese (with Leeks) Recipe

• Coarse salt
• 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 thinly sliced large leeks, white and light green parts only
• 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated jack cheese
• 1/2 cup grated fresh mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta.
3. Add 2 teaspoons salt.
4. When the water returns to a boil, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
5. Drain the pasta and set aside.
6. Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
7. Add the leeks and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until the leeks are lightly browned.
9. Remove from the heat and set aside.
10. Warm the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk in the flour.
11. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds, until the flour is a darker shade of brown.
12. Raise the heat to medium, add the milk, and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.
13. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
14. Reduce the heat to low, add the vinegar, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup of the cheddar, 1/2 cup of the jack, the mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese to the white sauce and stir until smooth.
15. Season with black pepper to taste.
16. Add the leeks and elbows to the white sauce, gently stir well, and pour into the baking dish.
17. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup jack over the top and garnish with the chopped rosemary.
18. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp on top.
19. Serve hot.

salt, macaroni, extravirgin olive oil, leeks, wholewheat flour, milk, white balsamic vinegar, paprika, cayenne, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, mozzarella, cheese, freshly ground black pepper, fresh rosemary

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/mac-4-cheese-with-leeks-10132 (may not work)