SPECIAL NEW RECIPES FOR THE RECESSION.  

Delicious low cost recipes from our mothers and grandmothers.  We have gathered recipes from the 1930’s and 40’s (adapted for 2009).

1 can diced tomatoes ... 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup milk ... 1 tbsp. flour

1 tbsp. butter or margarine ... 8 – 10 oz. pasta, e.g. penne, regatta or shells

1 teas. Dijon mustard ... Boil pasta as directed and drain. Make white sauce:

Melt margarine in saucepan: mix the milk and flour together.

Pour over the melted margarine and add l tsp. Dijon mustard.

Cook all together until thickened

Add 8 oz. grated or cubed cheese to white sauce and mix well.

Pour over drained pasta in a large bowl.

Add 1 can diced tomatoes and mix all together. Put mixture in a glass dish or Corning ware and cover. Bake in a 375 degree oven for ½ hour until mixture bubbles

Remove cover and bake 15 minutes more.

Serves 5 – 6 people – Cost $5.00