Pasta Gratin

Pasta gratins have long been popular in southern France and in Italy (where they are usually called pasticcii). They make the perfect accompaniment to stews and braised meat dishes, especially those containing red wine. I’ll serve a pasta gratin with just about anything because it’s a snap to make and my guests always go nuts when they take their first bite.

My own version of pasta gratin is really nothing more than macaroni and cheese, except that I don’t limit myself to elbow maca