Penne Rigate Macaroni And Cheese With Truffle Essen

Name: Penne Rigate Macaroni And Cheese With Truffle Essence
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 8 ounces penne rigate, dry (penne with ridges); 1 tablespoon black truffle oil; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 3 ounces applewood smoked bacon, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon minced basil; 1/4 teaspoon minced thyme; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups white extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup pecans, quarters; 1 cup smoked medium cheddar, shredded

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons kosher salt
8 ounces penne rigate, dry (penne with ridges)
1 tablespoon black truffle oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
3 ounces applewood smoked bacon, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon minced basil
1/4 teaspoon minced thyme
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups white extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pecans, quarters
1 cup smoked medium cheddar, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Bring 1 gallon of water to a rapid boil with the kosher salt in an 8-quart pot. Add pasta to water and stir. Boil for 5-6 minutes total. Pasta should be slightly undercooked at this point.
3
Drain off all water through a colander, sit one minute and toss in a bowl with the black truffle oil. Reserve.
4
Combine the shallots, bacon, garlic and olive oil in a 4-quart pot and cook slowly for 10 minutes using low heat. Add in the flour, raise heat to medium and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Temper in the heavy cream and bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add in the herbs and seasonings. Stir in 3 cups of the extra-sharp cheddar until smooth.
8
Add in the truffle-scented pasta and stir until evenly combined.
9
Divide into individual shallow baking dishes and top with the pecans and the shredded medium cheddar.
10
Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

1105

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 8 ounces penne rigate, dry (penne with ridges), 1 tablespoon black truffle oil, 2 tablespoons shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne Rigate Macaroni And Cheese With Truffle Essence 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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Penne Rigate Macaroni And Cheese With Truffle Essence

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