Instructions: Preheat oven broiler to high.

Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a kettle. Add the macaroni, stir and simmer until tender. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water.

In a skillet, heat the oil and add the onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the oregano, basil, tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the cooked macaroni and blend well. Set aside and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt the butter and stir in the flour with a wire whisk until well blended. Add the milk, stirring rapidly, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste and the nutmeg. Stir until the cheese melts.

Spoon the macaroni mixture into a baking dish measuring 10- by 7- by 2 1/2-inches. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler until hot and bubbling and lightly browned.

This recipe serves 4.

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