Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese With Pancetta |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a pretty salty dish, so you can scale back/substitute the pancetta or use a different combination of cheeses if you'd like. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ziti pasta |
1/2 lb pancetta, chopped |
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) |
1 1/2 cups asiago cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) |
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) |
1 1/2 cups provolone cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) |
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for topping) |
1 1/2 cups heavy cream |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ziti until al dente. Strain and rinse in cool water.
3. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until it is crispy and the fat has rendered.
4. In the same pan, add all of the cheeses and the cream and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Slowly add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture, stirring gently.
6. Transfer the ziti and cheese mixture to a large baking dish or cast iron skillet. Top off with more cheese and bake for 24 to 30 minutes.
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