MAC AND CHEESE WITH PANCETTA
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter; allow to melt, then add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 3 1/2 cups milk; simmer until thick enough to coat spoon thickly, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheeses. Whisk in more milk by 1/4 cupfuls until sauce is thick but pourable. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cool; cover and chill. Rewarm, stirring over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add panko and stir until very light golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return pasta to pot. Add warm cheese sauce; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over. Bake mac and cheese until heated through and topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
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Pimpsouls aka DadSonThing
a-pimpsouls@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is on my to-make list. It looks amazing!
Melodie Brennan
m-b@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.
melusi zungu
z@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
banazir jahan
jahan_banazir24@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is to die for! I love the combination of cheese and pancetta.
Kavikavi Viduranga
k-v75@yahoo.comThis is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Adalie Metcalfe
adalie50@yahoo.comI've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, creamy, and so flavorful.
Saifullah Sabri
s-s84@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper!
MD romjan Khan
mdr68@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to make this again for my next potluck.
md sodrul
sodrul.md@gmail.comThis is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
taygamin Yt
yt@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses pancetta instead of bacon. It gives the mac and cheese a more sophisticated flavor.
Langa Nkosi
l24@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Ab Haqani
a-h35@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta adds a nice touch of smokiness.
Dilwar Bakth
dilwar@yahoo.comThis was my first time making mac and cheese from scratch, and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Rayyankhan123 Rayyankhan123
r-rayyankhan12385@yahoo.comI've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pancetta adds a smoky, savory flavor that really takes it to the next level.
Lucy Omoregie
omoregielucy89@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was easy to make and so delicious! It's a new family favorite.