| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ziti pasta
- 1/2 pound pancetta, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups grated Asiago (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups grated Provolone (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan (plus extra for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ziti until al dente. Strain and rinse in cool water. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until it is crispy and the fat has rendered. In the same pan, add all of the cheeses and the cream and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture, stirring gently. Transfer the ziti and cheese mixture to a large baking dish or cast iron skillet. Top off with more cheese and bake for 24 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 979 |
| Total Fat | 59 g |
| Saturated Fat | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 44 g |
| Cholesterol | 163 mg |
| Sodium | 1118 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 979 |
| Total Fat | 59 g |
| Saturated Fat | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 44 g |
| Cholesterol | 163 mg |
| Sodium | 1118 mg |
Reviews
We made this for my niece’s birthday. What a mistake. The cheese turns into a greasy stringy mess in the pan and grease pools all over the plate when served. The sauce needs some kind of starch to bind with the oils of the cheese. Terrible.
I suck at making mac n cheese; but, not with this recipe. All I had was white cheddar and parmesan cheese. I used mini farfalle pasta. Talk about DELICIOUS!!! 5 stars all around!!!
Yummy, Best at home Mac and Cheese I have tried!! Next time I will be adding lobster!
love this recipe!!! delicious!
It was ok, sort of bland.
When I saw this on the show, I just had to try i!!! It came out awesome. It was so creamy and cheesy just the way i like it!! The pancetta, delicioso!!!!
thanks Paul; have had this for lunch many times at your place. Spotted it here and the Bomb. Cant wait to serve it with smoked Brisket.
this is the best mac n cheese recipe out there. So easy to make!
I halfed the recipe and changed the pasta to penne. I also could not buy pancetta so purcuitto was used. We loved it and plan to use it again,
Really a 4.5. A little to sophisticated for the kids, but us adults loved it. Yummy and so easy to make.