| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 31 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 26 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk, at room temperature
- 1/4 pound Asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/4 pound fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 pound Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs, toasted (see Cook’s Note)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Whisk in the flour and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and whisk well to get rid of all the lumps. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cheeses and season with white pepper and salt, to taste. Drain the pasta from the water and return it back to the pot. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, and Parmesan. Mix until the bread crumbs are completely coated with butter mixture. Serve the mac and cheese in small bowls topped with the garlic bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 542 |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg |
| Sodium | 571 mg |
Reviews
This is hands-down the best mac and cheese. The shape of the pasta is perfect, as it’s like little cups for the sauce to sit in. The bread crumbs are what really sends this over the top. The garlic, butter, and crunchiness just send it to heaven. Make this recipe. You won’t be sorry.
A very nice blend of cheeses that made this version a creamy delight. Made it for a cheese themed party and took home an empty pan.
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