Joshs Smooth & Smoky Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Joshs Smooth & Smoky Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni or corkscrew pasta; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 pound smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound American cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound Cabot Cheddar cheese, shredded; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cooked bacon, chopped, for garnish (optional); Basil, cut into thin ribbons, for garnish (optional); Fresh tomatoes, diced, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound elbow macaroni or corkscrew pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 pound smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
1/4 pound American cheese, shredded
1/4 pound Cabot Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooked bacon, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Basil, cut into thin ribbons, for garnish (optional)
Fresh tomatoes, diced, for garnish (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until just a tad mushy (as opposed to al dente).
2
Drain, reserving the pasta water, and transfer the pasta to a large serving dish.
3
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan.
4
Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the red pepper flakes and half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil.
6
Add the cheeses, stirring until theyre thoroughly melted.
7
Transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree.
8
Pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and stir to blend.
9
If the pasta and cheese mixture seems too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Top with the bacon, basil, and tomatoes, and serve.

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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: 1 pound elbow macaroni or corkscrew pasta, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Joshs Smooth & Smoky Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Joshs Smooth & Smoky Mac & Cheese

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