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Breakfast
Macaroni, Italian Style
A historical breakfast preparation centered on macaroni, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1½ cups scalded milk
- ⅔ cup grated cheese
- Salt and paprika
- ¼ cup finely chopped cold boiled ham
Make it happen
Directions
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Break macaroni in one-inch pieces and cook in boiling salted water, drain, and reheat in sauce made of butter, flour, and milk, to which is added cheese. As soon as cheese is melted, season with salt and paprika, and turn on to a serving dish. Sprinkle with ham, and garnish with parsley.
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