SAM AND DAVE'S RICH AND CREAMY RIGATONI 'N CHEESE

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This gem of a find was originally printed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It is the baked macaroni and cheese recipe created by Dave Roberts for his and Sam's BBQ restaurant in Marietta, Georgia. This rich, creamy and decadent mac 'n cheese is the best I have ever had BAR-NONE! I have always started with a béchamel sauce...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb (16 oz.) box rigatoni pasta, i use barilla
1 Tbsp salt, I used kosher salt
8 oz extra sharp cheddar, weigh then grate
8 oz monterey jack, weigh then grate
4 oz parmesan, weigh then grate
2 c (1 pint) heavy cream
freshly ground salt to taste
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
*paprika, dried parsley and more pepper for top to garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In large pot, bring water to boil, add 1 Tbl. salt. Boil rigatoni noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, drain but do not rinse the pasta. While pasta is boiling, grate cheese. (Start while water is heating.) Drain pasta well, shaking and tilting to remove all of the water, then pour pasta into large mixing bowl. Add half the cheddar, monterey jack and parmesan cheeses, and all of the the heavy cream. Stir well to combine, season with pepper and more salt to taste. Transfer the mixture to a 9"x13" casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top, sprinkle nicely with paprika, pepper and parsley for pretty color, and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

So Riena
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves rigatoni n cheese.


Afzal Bhatti
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


Chimamanda Agbo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy. It was still tasty, but not as smooth as I would have liked.


Rodney Ricks
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked.


Chev Chelios
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Sayeed Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of rigatoni, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


MindShiftr
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great.


Suzana Pimentel
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This was my first time making rigatoni n cheese, and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


DjSeniorB
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese sauce is so delicious and flavorful.


Nzali Taoo
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the rigatoni cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, and it turned out great.