Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
If you like your mac and cheese extra creamy and cheesy (and who doesn't?!), this recipe is for you! It takes a little time but that's because of shredding the five different kinds of cheeses that make up this recipe. We promise you won't regret it.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 12
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (16-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee rigatoni pasta | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee whole milk | ||
| 5 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, divided | ||
| 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour | ||
| 4 oz. Fontina cheese, shredded, about 1 c. | ||
| 3 ½ oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded, about 1 c. | ||
| 3 ½ oz. Hy-Vee yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1 c. | ||
| ¾ oz. Pecornio Romano cheese, finely shredded, about 1/4 c. | ||
| ½ tbsp. hot Hungarian paprika, or Hy-Vee paprika, plus additional for garnish | ||
| ¼ tsp. kosher salt | ||
| 1 dash(es) Hy-Vee ground nutmeg | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee plain panko bread crumbs | ||
| 2 oz. Soiree shredded Parmesan cheese, about 1/2 c. | ||
| Fresh basil leaves, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray
- 3-quart baking dish
- Large pot
- Colander
- Small saucepan
- Heavy medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Small bowl
Directions
For sauce, heat milk in a small saucepan just until boiling. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour. Cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant. Slowly whisk in hot milk. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in Fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Pecorino Romano cheeses until melted. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt, and nutmeg. Add cheese sauce to cooked pasta; stir gently to coat.
Transfer pasta mixture to prepared dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in panko and Parmesan; sprinkle on pasta. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle additional paprika on top and, if desired, garnish with basil.
Nutrition facts
Servings
350 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 370mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 16g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 25%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
0%
Potassium 4%