Italian Macaroni 'N Cheese With Pancetta Recipe

Name: Italian Macaroni 'N Cheese With Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta, diced; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pound medium pasta shells; 8 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 cups whole milk; 4 cups (16 ounces) Wisconsin Fontiago Cheese, grated OR 2 cups Fontina and 2 cups Asiago, grated; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; a few shakes of salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, thinly sliced; 1 cup (8 ounces) Parmesan Cheese, grated

Servings: persons

8 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound medium pasta shells
8 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
4 cups (16 ounces) Wisconsin Fontiago Cheese, grated OR 2 cups Fontina and 2 cups Asiago, grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
a few shakes of salt and black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, thinly sliced
1 cup (8 ounces) Parmesan Cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2
In a small skillet over medium-high heat, add pancetta. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and olive oil, mixing with your fingertips. Set aside.
4
Cook pasta in salted water, about 2 minutes short of being fully cooked; it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain the cooked pasta, but do not rinse. Place in a large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until it reaches a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.
6
Add cooked pancetta, Fontiago cheese, cream sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, basil and parsley. Stir well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling around the edges.

1565

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pancetta, diced, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 pound medium pasta shells, and more.

Yes, Italian Macaroni 'N Cheese With Pancetta 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.

Italian Macaroni 'N Cheese With Pancetta

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