Glam Mac and Cheese

A sophisticated macaroni cheese featuring pancetta, dolcelatte, and cream, baked with breadcrumbs until golden and bubbling for dinner guests.

Dinner Comfort Food Pasta Cheese Gourmet

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1203.1

kcal / serving

4812.4 kcal total

Carbs

78.1g

per serving

312.2 g total

Fat

82.2g

per serving

328.6 g total

Protein

45.6g

per serving

182.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

200

285

200

or gorgonzola

115

Parmesan

grated

GrainsCereals

340

100

Meat

diced

NutsSeeds

handful

Thyme

fresh leaves

handful

Parsley

chopped fresh

pinch

Nutmeg

ground

tsp

English Mustard Powder

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Vegetables

piece

Spring Onions

trimmed and finely sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until just undercooked, then drain and set aside.

Fry pancetta until crisp, add thyme and spring onions, cook for 4 minutes, and combine with the pasta.

Melt butter with flour, nutmeg, and mustard in a pan over medium heat.

Gradually whisk in the combined milk and cream to create a smooth sauce.

Boil the sauce for two minutes to thicken, then stir in most of the dolcelatte and parmesan.

Mix the cheese sauce into the pasta and transfer to a casserole dish or individual ramekins.

Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake for 20-30 minutes until golden.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.