Macaroni au Gratin with Carrot Purée

Ingredients

• Macaroni

  • 2 cups (260 g) carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb (375 g) cut macaroni
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic gloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) butter
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

• Potato Crust

  • 1 cup (180 g) grated potato
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted butter