Vodka Mac & Cheese
Directions
- 1Add pasta to boiling water.
- 2Slice a shallot.
- 3Steal some pasta water when the pasta is one minute shy of al dente.
- 4Strain the pasta.
- 5Add pancetta to a pot.
- 6Once the pancetta is golden, remove it and add the shallot.
- 7Add butter to the pot.
- 8Add flour to the pot.
- 9Stir the butter and flour to create a roux.
- 10Add an entire small can of tomato paste.
- 11Add vodka to the pot.
- 12Add milk to the pot.
- 13Stir until the sauce thickens and add some more milk.
- 14Add a cup of heavy cream.
- 15Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning accordingly with salt and pepper.
- 16Add half of the mixed mozzarella, fontina, and parmigiano cheese into the sauce, a little at a time.
- 17Add the cooked pasta and pasta water into the sauce.
- 18Stir everything together.
- 19Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a baking dish.
- 20Add a layer of cheese.
- 21Add the rest of the mac and cheese.
- 22Add the rest of the cheese.
- 23Add the beautiful pancetta on top.
- 24Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- 25Finish it on a broil, keeping a close eye on it.
- 26Roll up and slice fresh basil to give it that vodka sauce final touch.
Ingredients
- Pasta
- 1 Shallot
- Pancetta
- Butter
- Flour
- 1 small can Tomato paste
- Vodka
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mozzarella
- Fontina
- Parmigiano
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- Fresh basil
Equipment
PotKnifeCutting boardMugStrainerSpatulaBaking dishOvenStool
Tips
- Be sure to keep a close eye on the mac and cheese when broiling it in the oven.
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