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Add a photoSometimes, you just gotta have a bowl! Use Cavatappi noodles. Do not substitute! You will be happy you did. This recipe is rich, creamy and full of flavor.
Ingredientes
- 1 head of garlic roasted
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound of Cavatappi noodles
- 1/2 pound of sliced Applewood smoked bacon
- 1-1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 8 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 quart whole milk
- 6 oz. grated Gruyere cheese
- 8 oz. extra-sharp grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Direcciones
- preheat oven to 350
- roast garlic for 45 minutes (slice across top, add olive oil S&P to both pieces, put top back, wrap in foil). Squeeze out garlic cloves and smash into a paste)
- cook pasta according to directions
- cook bacon, crumble, reserve 1 Tablespoon of fat
- Topping: Combine bread crumbs, bacon, Parm cheese, 2 Tablespoons of melted butter
- heat oven to 375
- saute shallots over low heat in bacon fat (1-2 minutes)
- add remaining 6 Tablespoons of butter and continue to saute until shallots are translucent
- add flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes, increase heat to medium, add milk and garlic stirring constantly
- cook sauce until thick (coats back of spoon). remove from heat and add S&P, nutmeg, Gruyere and Cheddar cheeses
- stir in cooked pasta
- pour into baking dish. sprinkle topping
- Optional - also add 1/2 cup of your favorite local bakery garlic croutons that have been crushed into a course consistency
- cover with foil and bake 15 minutes
- remove foil and continue baking until sauce is bubbly and topping is brown
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 383g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 763 | |
| Calories from Fat 427 | 56% |
| Total Fat 48.45g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 28.12g | 112% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1284mg | 54% |
| Potassium 522mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 54.14g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 15.57g | 10% |
| Protein 28.09g | 45% |
