4 quarts boiling water (with 4 teaspoons salt) |
4 cups dry medium elbow macaroni |
2 tablespoons stick margarine |
1 tablespoon pernod, liqeuer (or 1/4 teaspoon anise extract or 1/8 teaspoon ground anise) |
5/8 teaspoon granulated garlic |
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/4 teaspoon granulated onion |
8 ounces sliced fresh cremini mushroom caps (1/3 inch thick) |
6 tablespoons stick margarine |
1/4 cup flour |
4 1/2 cups skim milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or 1/2 teaspoon regular paprika plus 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring) |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
1 (8 ounce) can cheese spread (kraft american easy cheese) |
8 ounces shredded fresh white cheddar cheese (2 cups) |
2 tablespoons powdered parmesan cheese |
4 ounces fresh provolone cheese (1 cup shredded, or sliced) |