Mac Cheese With Root Vegetables Pancetta Food

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente.
• While pasta is cooking, in med saucepan, melt 2 T of the margarine.
• Remove from heat; add flour and stir until blended.
• Whisk in stock and milk, stirring over med heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in cheeses and seasonings.
• Continue stirring until cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt remaining 1 T margarine.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Cook vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until tender/crisp.
• Reduce heat to low.
• When noodles are done, drain well.
• Toss with vegetables; stir in cheese sauce.
• Garnish with scallion curls.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH PANCETTA AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray lightly all sides of a (7 x 11) medium-size casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, cook the elbow pasta in boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Cook pasta for about 7 minutes until "al dente." Drain.
• Meantime, in a large skillet, cook the pancetta until fully cooked and crispy.
• Drain and discard the fat. Transfer to a 7 x 11 baking casserole dish.
• In the same skillet add olive oil and sauté the onions for about 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are tender and golden brown. Transfer onions to the baking dish.
• Using a wooden spoon, transfer the cooked elbow pasta to the baking dish.
• Add 1+1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella (reserve the other 1/2 cup for topping), cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper.
• Pour in the half-and-half.
• Stir and mix everything until well combined.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove and stir gently. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is completely melted. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
• Serves 6

MAC & CHEESE WITH ROOT VEGETABLES & PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook two boxes of Horizon ClassicMac Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese according to the instructions on the side of the box. Cook pasta to the al dente (firm) stage. Do not add the cheese at this time.
• On stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Place olive oil in skillet then add parsnips, carrots and onions. Stirring occasionally, saute for 3 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add pancetta to skillet and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add cheese to skillet. Cook until cheese has melted.
• Fold vegetables, pancetta and cheese mixture into the pasta. Spoon into a large ovenproof casserole dish or into four large souffle ramekins. (Ramekins can be placed on a cookie sheet.)
• Bake 10 minutes. Remove and serve.

PAUL'S CRAFTY MAC N CHEESE WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ziti until al dente. Strain and rinse in cool water. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until it is crispy and the fat has rendered. In the same pan, add all of the cheeses and the cream and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture, stirring gently. Transfer the ziti and cheese mixture to a large baking dish or cast iron skillet. Top off with more cheese and bake for 24 to 30 minutes.

CHEESY MACARONI BAKE WITH LEEKS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, whisk flour and chicken broth until blended. Cook leeks, pancetta and garlic in large deep skillet on medium heat 8 min. or until white parts of leeks are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese spread and chicken broth mixture; mix well. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Add shredded cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
• Combine cracker crumbs and butter.
• Drain macaroni. Add to leek mixture in skillet; mix lightly. Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle crumb mixture.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

MAC & CHEESE WITH ROOT VEGETABLES & PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook two boxes of Horizon ClassicMac Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese according to the instructions on the side of the box. Cook pasta to the al dente (firm) stage. Do not add the cheese at this time.
• On stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Place olive oil in skillet then add parsnips, carrots and onions. Stirring occasionally, saute for 3 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add pancetta to skillet and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add cheese to skillet. Cook until cheese has melted.
• Fold vegetables, pancetta and cheese mixture into the pasta. Spoon into a large ovenproof casserole dish or into four large souffle ramekins. (Ramekins can be placed on a cookie sheet.)
• Bake 10 minutes. Remove and serve.