INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated finely (about 1 cup), divided
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15 ounces low fat ricottta cheese
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1 egg lightly beaten
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons for garnish
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 cups skim milk
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1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 bay leaf
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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15 no-boil noodles
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8 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
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3 ounces crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 3/4 cup) (optional, see note)