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Macaroni Au Gratin

Boil for three-quarters of an hour three-quarters of a pound Italian macaroni in three quarts water with a tablespoon salt. Drain well on a sieve and place in a saucepan with one ounce good butter, adding two tablespoons flour. Mix well, then pour in two light gills hot milk. Gently mix again, season with half teaspoon salt, a light saltspoon cayenne pepper and a saltspoon grated nutmeg. Add one ounce grated Swiss cheese and one ounce grated Parmesan cheese. Gently mix with a wooden spoon, and when the cheese is thoroughly mixed transfer the macaroni into a baking dish. Sprinkle a little grated Swiss cheese over and bake in a hot oven for fifteen minutes, or until of a nice golden colour. Remove and serve.