MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND TALEGGIO

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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pasta     Pork     Vegetable     Broil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Macaroni and cheese
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
2 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 cups whipping cream
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 pound Taleggio cheese,* rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped whole black truffles from jar* (optional)
Ground white pepper
1-pound small elbow macaroni
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped* (about 1 3/4 cup)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon (or more) white truffle oil*
Crumb topping
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless egg bread)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Available at Italian markets, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add next 5 ingredients; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add wine and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add cream, thyme sprigs, bay leaf and peppercorns; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; simmer until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Taleggio and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Cool sauce slightly. Puree sauce in 2 batches in blender until smooth. Strain into same pot. Stir in chopped truffles, if desired. Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Preheat broiler. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • While pasta cooks, make crumb topping:
  • Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumb mixture and sauté until golden and coated with butter, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta well. Add to sauce along with prosciutto, chives, parsley and 1 teaspoon truffle oil; toss to coat. Mix in additional truffle oil, if desired. Divide macaroni and cheese among 8 individual gratin dishes. Top each with Crumb Topping. Broil until topping is crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes, and serve.

FF LEGION
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Keira Darnell
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I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special.


Farris Mohammed
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


MD king King
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Rofayda Stars
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This recipe is definitely worth trying, but it's important to use high-quality ingredients.


Rashid Umrani
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I wasn't sure about the combination of prosciutto and taleggio, but it actually worked really well.


Abbo Bbi
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I found the instructions to be a bit confusing, but the dish turned out well in the end.


Ram bahadurthapamagar123
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think it would be great for a special occasion.


Tariq Abbass
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I've never been a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Raymond Harjo
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Haider Mirza
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Claudia Rhodes
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham or prosciutto. I also like to add a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.


Ian MX5
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I love the addition of prosciutto and taleggio to this classic dish. It gives it a gourmet touch.


Mitch Alves
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


duncan williams
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the creamy cheese sauce, crispy prosciutto, and nutty taleggio is irresistible.


Ottneydiz Oliveros
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The prosciutto and taleggio added a delicious and unique flavor.