Macaroni gratin with roasted zucchini

MACARONI GRATIN WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 10 minutes - Cooking time : 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 l (8 cups) macaroni, cooked al dente
  • 1 l (4 cups) zucchini, cubed
  • 60 ml (4 tablespoons) olive oil
  • 5 ml (1 tsp.) herbes de Provence
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 250 ml (1 cup) Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Béchamel sauce

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) butter
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) flour
  • 1l (4 cups) milk
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 250 ml (1 cup) cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven, rack in center, on broil.
  2. For the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. While whisking, gradually stir in the milk over medium heat, then bring the mixture to the boil and cook for about 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add a pinch of nutmeg, then the cheese. Check seasoning.
  5. In a hot frying pan, sauté the zucchini in a little oil for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the herbes de Provence and garlic. Check seasoning.
  7. In a bowl, combine the béchamel sauce, zucchini and macaroni.
  8. Place the mixture in a gratin dish, cover with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

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