Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme; 2 cups half-and-half; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 3 cups elbow macaroni (12 ounces); 4 ounces Gruyere, shredded; 4 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded; 4 ounces imported Fontina cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
2 cups half-and-half
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni (12 ounces)
4 ounces Gruyere, shredded
4 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded
4 ounces imported Fontina cheese, shredded
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

1
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat.
2
Put a kettle of water on to boil.
3
In a large, deep ovenproof skillet, melt the butter.
4
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
6
Whisk in the half-and-half and 2 cups of hot water and bring to a simmer.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Add the macaroni and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
9
Stir in 1/4 cup of boiling water along with the Gruyere, cheddar and Fontina.
10
Cover and let stand off the heat for 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
11
Season with pepper and stir once or twice.
12
In a bowl, combine the Parmigiano and panko and sprinkle it over the pasta.
13
Broil for 2 minutes or until golden.
14
Serve.

320

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* 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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme, and more.

Yes, Stovetop 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.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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