TRUFFLE MAC AND CHEESE

    PREPARATION TIME

    10 minutes

    COOK TIME

    45 minutes

    TOTAL TIME

    55 minutes

    SERVINGS

    2-4

    INGREDIENTS

    4 tbsp unsalted butter

    500g La Molisana Organic #54 Lumache Rigate

    2 tsp Colavita Extra Virgin Truffle Oil

    1/4 cup La Molisana "00" Flour

    2 cups whole milk

    1 cup half-and-half

    1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda

    1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

    1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

    1/2 tsp paprika

    1/2 tsp mustard powder

    salt and pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
    2. Boil water and add pasta. Cook until not quite al dente
    3. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Drizzle truffle oil
    4. On medium-low heat melt butter. Then add flour, paprika, and mustard powder. Stir till roux forms
    5. Slowly whisk in milk and half in half. Then bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and stir occasionally
    6. Remove from heat and add salt/pepper and 1 cup of both cheeses
    7. In a separate bowl mix breadcrumbs and remaining cheese
    8. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and transfer it to the baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture
    9. Bake for 25-30 min or until lightly browned

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