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Macaroni and Cheese (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 cups water
kosher salt
3 cups elbow macaroni ( preferably de cecco brand , if available)
1 quart heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed with the back of a knife
2 tbsp dijon mustard
3 to 3 1/2 cups grated gruyere
freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
worcestershire sauce , to taste
hot sauce , to taste
1/3 to 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot, bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the salt. Taste the water. It should be salty like sea water. Add the macaroni and stir, with a wooden spoon or large slotted spoon, to ensure the macaroni does not stick to the bottom of the pot as it cooks. Cook until the macaroni is still quite firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
Pour the macaroni and water into a strainer placed over the sink. Allow the water to drain out, reserving approximately 1 cup of the liquid.
In the same pot, bring the cream, garlic cloves, and the reserved cooking liquid to a simmer. Add the mustard and 3 cups of the Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer gently, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and has integrated with the cream. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar. Stir with a wooden spoon and simmer again until smooth. Add a splash of Worcestershire and a splash of hot sauce. Stir to blend. Taste for seasoning.
Add the macaroni to the cream and stir gently to blend. Allow the macaroni to rest on the stove, 5 to 10 minutes, so the pasta absorbs the flavors. Remove and discard the garlic cloves.
Fill a baking dish with the macaroni mixture, top with the bread crumbs, the remaining Gruyere cheese and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the bread crumbs crust on top. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1821.02 Kcal (7624 kJ)
Calories from fat	1269.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	141.04g	217%
Cholesterol	497.78mg	166%
Sodium	1209.18mg	50%
Potassium	506.26mg	11%
Total Carbs	77.89g	26%
Sugars	3.39g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	13%
Protein	62.46g	125%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	3.3mg	19%
Calcium	1674.3mg	167%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.14 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.95g	217%
Cholesterol	45.69mg	166%
Sodium	110.98mg	50%
Potassium	46.47mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.15g	26%
Sugars	0.31g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	13%
Protein	5.73g	125%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	19%
Calcium	153.7mg	167%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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