1/4 cup beer
2 Tbls. butter
3 Tbls. flour
1/4 tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 Tbls. dry mustard
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/2 lb. mostaccioli, cooked and drained
1/2 lb. ham, julienned or cut into chunks
3/4 cup seeded and diced plum tomatoes
Additional paprika for garnish
Recipe
In small saucepan, simmer beer 3 minutes or until reduced by half and set aside.
In large saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour, paprika, salt,black pepper and red pepper. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, evaporated milk and simmered beer to roux, cooking and stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and blend in dry mustard and cheeses until melted.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham and tomatoes. Add cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
Pour into a large buttered casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Garnish with paprika.