Mario Batali'S Moist And Crunchy Mac And Cheese

Name: Mario Batali'S Moist And Crunchy Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups milk; 1 cup Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil; 1 large egg; 12 ounces cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; black pepper; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups milk
1 cup Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil
1 large egg
12 ounces cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 3 Tbsp. salt. Set up an ice bath next to the stove top. Cook the pasta to 2 minutes short of the package instructions and then remove to ice bath and chill. Drain and toss with vegetable oil.
2
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, nutmeg and paprika and stir for about 5 minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Whisk in the milk; bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.
3
Stir the Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil, the egg and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheddar into the cooled sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir the cooked and cooled penne into the cheese mixture and pour into a 2-qt. casserole dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
4
In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and Parmesan and then add the olive oil and toss until the texture of moist sand. Spread bread crumb mixture over top of casserole.
5
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling inside with a golden brown crust on top. Remove from oven and allow to rest a few minutes before serving.

1772

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne pasta, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mario Batali'S Moist And Crunchy Mac And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!