Chef Tim's Macaroni and Cheese with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Name: Chef Tim's Macaroni and Cheese with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Breadcrumbs:; 1 Cup Panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 Teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped; For the Macaroni & Cheese:; 1 Box Barilla® Elbows pasta; 2 Cups heavy cream; 2 Teaspoons Corn starch; 1 Cup white cheddar cheese, grated; ¾ Cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated; ¼ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste Salt; To taste white pepper

30 minutes

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This elevated take on the classic Mac and Cheese recipe is crunchy, creamy, and delicious – perfect for a cozy night-in or a meal with friends. Olive oil, butter, and garlic are cooked down and combined with savory breadcrumbs. Meanwhile, Macaroni noodles are cooked perfectly al dente. Heavy cream is brought to a boil and then whisked with three delicious cheeses: white cheddar, Monterey jack, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The creamy cheese sauce is then combined with pasta and topped with savory breadcrumbs.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1Cup Panko breadcrumbs

2tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2Tablespoons butter

1Tablespoon garlic, minced

1Teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

1Box Barilla^® Elbows pasta

2Cups heavy cream

2Teaspoons Corn starch

1Cup white cheddar cheese, grated

¾Cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated

¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

To tasteSalt

To tastewhite pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and stir until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Stir in parsley and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a saucepot over low/medium whisk together the heavy cream and corn starch and bringing the mixture to a simmer. Whisk in all the cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, and parmesan); season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Drain pasta well and mix with cheese sauce. Top pasta with toasted breadcrumbs.

Elbows

Elbows, Gomiti or Chifferi in Italian, is named for its twisted tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. Pasta Elbows originated from Northern and Central Italy, where they are traditionally used in soups. Barilla^® Elbow pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Short

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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