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Joan's on Third macaroni and cheese

Time1 hour 10 minutes
YieldsServes 12
Joan's on Third macaroni and cheese
(Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)
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Dear SOS: We frequently enjoy the food at Joan’s on Third. My 7-year-old son especially loves the macaroni and cheese, as do I. Could you convince them to share the recipe?

Ruth Peebles

Los Angeles

Dear Ruth: This playfully traditional and exceptionally good version of the old-time favorite uses four types of cheese, each with its unique texture and flavor.

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1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain well.

2

Return the pasta to the pot and add the butter, milk, ricotta, cream cheese, Jack cheese and 3 cups of the Gouda. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix gently, leaving some chunks of cheese visible.

3

Spoon into a 9-by- 13-inch glass baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups Gouda. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature.