Grown-Up Mac And Cheese
- 6tunce(s) mini penne or small shell pasta
- 1tunce(s) pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- olive oil
- 2tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 1tup(s) reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 4tunce(s) Fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup(s) Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- 2tablespoon(s) Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, combined with above
- Pepper
- 2tablespoon(s) panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- Heat covered 4-quart saucepan of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler. In 3-quart saucepan, cook pancetta on medium 5 minutes or until browned; with slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain.
- Add enough oil to drippings in pan to equal 1 tablespoon; whisk in flour and cook 30 seconds, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk and heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in Fontina, 1/4 cup Romano, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until cheese melts. In cup, combine remaining Romano with panko.
- Drain pasta well. Stir pasta and pancetta into cheese mixture until evenly coated. Spoon mixture into 4-cup shallow gratin dish or 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle with panko mixture.
- Place dish on rack in bottom third of oven and broil 3 to 6 minutes or until browned.
- Tips & Techniques
- For robust flavor, look for Italian Fontina instead of one of the domestic choices.
penne, pancetta, olive oil, flour, milk, fontina cheese, cups, romano cheese, pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/grown-up-mac-and-cheese-53077541 (may not work)