Put Away the Pot These smart pastas are easier than boiling water. Justin Chapple shares his impressive onepan recipes for sweet and spicy mac and cheese and ultrasatisfying rigatoni with basil-studded meatballs. Pickled Pepper Macaroni and Cheese Active 30 min; Total 1 hr Serves 8
Crispy panko breadcrumbs add crunch to this rich and cheesy pasta casserole.
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing 4 cups half-and-half 2 Tbsp. all-purpose our 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 lb. uncooked extra-wide egg noodles 2 cups shredded Fontina cheese 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped mixed hot and sweet pickled peppers, plus more for garnish 1 cup panko
1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk the half-and-half with the flour, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of water. Stir in the noodles, both cheeses, and the peppers. Scrape the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake until bubbling and the noodles are tender, about 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat. In a small bowl, toss the panko with the 3 tablespoons of melted butter until evenly moistened. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the macaroni and cheese, and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with peppers and serve. WINE Full-bodied, creamy Chardonnay: 2014 Anaba Sonoma Coast.
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