Triple-Cheese Spirals Recipe

Name: Triple-Cheese Spirals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces gemelli, cavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 1/2 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives and/or scallions

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces gemelli, cavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives and/or scallions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the flour, mustard and cayenne and stir with a wooden spoon to make a paste.
4
Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute.
5
Whisk in both milks and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened and creamy, 6 to 7 minutes.
6
Add the cheddar and jack cheeses and all but 2 tablespoons of the parmesan and whisk until melted; keep warm.
7
Combine the panko, herbs and/or scallions, 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining parmesan in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter melts, about 1 minute; toss.
8
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup cooking water, and return to the pot.
9
Toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the cheese sauce, adding the reserved cooking water if needed.
10
Season with salt and top with the breadcrumb mixture.
11
Photograph by Con Poulos

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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: Kosher salt, 12 ounces gemelli, cavatappi or other spiral-shaped pasta, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Triple-Cheese Spirals falls under the General 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.

Triple-Cheese Spirals

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