“Adult” Macaroni and Cheese

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

Adult Mac & Cheese:

• 1/2 lb. lumache pasta or any other short pasta

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup Mascarpone

• 1/2 cup Parmigano Reggiano, finely grated

• Calabrian chili oil, to taste

• Calabrian chili breadcrumbs

• Salt to taste

• Pasta water as needed

Calabrian Chili Breadcrumbs:

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tbsp. Calabrian chili oil

  
  

Directions:

Calabrian Chili Breadcrumbs:

1. Add the olive oil to a large pan over low heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

2. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs along with the salt and toast until golden brown.

3. Finish with the Calabrian chili oil and stir until the breadcrumbs are fully coated.

   
   

Adult Mac & Cheese:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, heat the heavy cream in a large pan over low heat.

3. Stir in the Mascarpone and then whisk in the Parmigiano until smooth. Add a splash of chili oil for a little extra kick.

4. Once the water comes to a boil, add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

5. Strain the pasta and add it to the pan along with 1/4 cup of pasta water. Toss on medium heat until combined. Add more pasta water as needed.

6. Plate and top with the Calabrian chili breadcrumbs.