City Hall Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: City Hall Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 cups grated American cheese; 1 1/3 cups grated monterey jack cheese; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups grated American cheese
1 1/3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0; butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2
Bring 6 quarts of salted water to boiling; add in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, 9-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3
In a large saucepan, combine the cream, milk, cayenne, and nutmeg over medium-high heat; reduce by half (the author says about 15 minutes but I don't know); once the mixture starts to simmer, stir to break the layer of foam so that it will not boil over.
4
Lower heat to medium-low; add in the American and Monterey Jack cheeses; whisk until well blended.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Add the penne to the sauce; stir vigorously (taking care not to break the pasta); this will release starch and help thicken the sauce.
7
Transfer mixture to the baking dish; combine the panko, parsley, and parmesan; sprinkle over the pasta.
8
Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, City Hall Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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City Hall Macaroni And Cheese

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