Italian Style Mac ‘n Cheese
Need a last minute idea for tonight? There is always my Italian Style Mac n Cheese, made with 4-Italian cheeses and bacon.
For the Cheese Sauce you’ll need:
- 5-cups of whole milk
- 1-cup heavy cream
- 5-tbs flour
- 8-tbs butter
- 1/2-lb of bacon cooked, crumbled and place on paper towel
- 1/4-cup chopped parsley
- 1/4-cup minced onion
- 1-garlic clove minced
- 4-ounces of grated Parmesan cheese
- 4-ounces of grated Asiago cheese
- 8-ounces of shredded Fontina cheese
- 8-ounces of shredded Provolone cheese
For the Macaroni you’ll need:
- 1-lb of elbow macaroni cooked
- 3-min short or recommended time, strained
- 1/2-cup of pasta water
Topping ingredients and preparation:
In a bowl mix all the following ingredients
- 1-cup of bread crumbs
- 1/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5-ounces melted butter
- 1/4-cup chopped parsley
- 2-ounces of crumbled bacon
- 1/2-tsp salt
- 1/4-tsp pepper
Making the Mac n Cheese:
- Melt the butter in a large heavy pot and sauté the onion, garlic, salt, pepper for 5 minutes
- Add the flour and whisk for 2-3 minutes, kinda making a roux
- Add the cream, milk and stir until this comes to a boil
- Lower to a simmer and stir in all the cheese.
- Stir until it all melts while adding the 1/2 cup of pasta water
- Stir in the parsley, bacon and the cooked macaroni until all combined
- Pour this into a 9″x13″ buttered baking dish
- Spread on the topping-see below
- Bake in a pre heated 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. You’ll see the cheese bubbling and the top will be a golden brown. That’s when you know it’s done.
Let it sit for a couple minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
Daniel Mancini
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