MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.
  • Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Annetta Taylor
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This macaroni and cheese is the best! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add my own ingredients, like bacon or jalapeños, to make i


luther Howell
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I loved that I could add my own ingredients, like bacon or


Alice Bisoen
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This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add my own ingredients, like bacon or jalapeños, to make it my own. This dish is a hit with my fa


Maqbool Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I was also surprised at how easy it was to make. I will definit


Leawanay Khan
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and bake it when I'm ready to eat. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks and parties. Everyone always loves it.


E M3G
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I'm a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add my own ingred


Toseef Toseef
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This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add my own ingredients, like bacon or jalapeños, to make it my own. This dish is a hit with my fa


Nishant Thakur
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I loved that I could add my own ingredients, like bacon or


Ibrahim Farooq
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and bake it when I'm ready to eat. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks and parties. Everyone always loves it.


Tommy Gilham
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I was also surprised at how easy it was to make. I will defini


Farhan Vai
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I was looking for a macaroni and cheese recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was so simple to make, and it turned out delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and th


Menna Saber
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This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add my own ingredients, like bacon or jalapeños, to make it my own. This dish is a hit with my fa


Lynn Jernigan
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I'm not a big cook, but this macaroni and cheese recipe is so easy to make that even I can do it. I just followed the instructions and it turned out perfectly. My kids loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Tarla Emeline
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and bake it when I'm ready to eat. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks and parties. Everyone always loves it.


Umar Daraz
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I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's simple to make, but it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want, and it always turns out great. My f


SPIDANS BOOLZ
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I


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