Calabrian Hot Pepper Mac and Cheese

This spicy Italian inspired mac and cheese is prepared with creamy fontina cheese and Parmesan for a flavorful pasta.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings6

Cook Time25 Minutes

Calories580

Ingredients

16 oz Ronzoni® Medium Shells

2 tbs butter

1 onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbs all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups 2% milk

2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided

2 tbs Calabrian chili paste

2 tbs fresh basil, finely chopped

2 tbs fresh chives, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.

3. Slowly whisk in milk. Continue to whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in fontina and 1/3 cup Parmesan until melted. Stir in chili paste.

4. Toss in pasta, reserved pasta water, basil and chives until sauce clings to pasta well. Serve with remaining Parmesan.

Tip: Sauté 1/2 cup diced Italian style salami in olive oil for a few minutes until lightly golden and stir into mac and cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

22 g Fat
13 g Saturated Fat
70 mg Cholesterol
860 mg Sodium
66 g Carbohydrate
3 g Fiber
9 g Sugars
29 g Protein

10 minutes

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

580

Calories

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Makes 6 servings

16 oz Ronzoni® Medium Shells

Ronzoni No. 22 Medium Shells Pasta, 1 lb, 16 Ounce

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2 tbs butter

Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, 4 count, 16 oz, 16 Ounce

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1 onion, thinly sliced

Spanish Onion, 1 ct, 20 oz, 20 Ounce

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3 cloves garlic, minced

Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce

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2 tbs all-purpose flour

Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz, 2 Pound

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2 1/2 cups 2% milk

Bowl & Basket 2% Reduced Fat Milk, half gallon, 0.5 Gallon

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2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

BelGioioso Fontina All Natural Cheese, 8 oz, 8 Ounce

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2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided

Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz, 8 Ounce

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2 tbs Calabrian chili paste

Roland Sriracha Chili Sauce, 17 oz, 17 Ounce

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2 tbs fresh basil, finely chopped

Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Basil, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce

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