1/2 lb elbow macaroni (or spirals)
1 t butter
1 egg, beaten
1 t sea salt
1 T dry mustard
1 t dijon mustard (prepared)
1 T hot water
3 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tub, ricotta cheese
1 C mozzarella cheese
1/4 C freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 C warm milk
t = tea spoon
T = Table spoon
C = cup
Boil pasta in salted water until tender and drain thoroughly, reserve 1 T hot water.
Mix mustard, salt, hot water, blend well, then add milk and stir until well mixed.
Stir butter into warm pasta, add milk mixture, stir.
Add beaten egg and stir.
Add cheddar, reserving a 1/4 c of cheese, stir well and cheese will begin to melt.
Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a buttered casserole dish, layer ricotta cheese.
Pour remainder of pasta mixture on the ricotta cheese.
sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, and remaining cheddar on top.
bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is crusty.