Shrimp & Tasso Mac-n-cheese Recipe
gulf shrimp, tasso, cavatappi pasta, smoked gouda mornay sauce & truffle oil, served with toast points
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Make the Roux
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Reduce heat to low, then stir in the smoked Gouda cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Combine and Add Shrimp
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Truffle Oil
Drizzle the truffle oil over the mac-n-cheese and stir gently to combine.
- 7
Prepare Toast Points
While the mac-n-cheese is cooking, toast the bread slices until golden brown. Cut into triangles to serve.
- 8
Serve
Spoon the shrimp & tasso mac-n-cheese onto plates and serve with the toast points on the side.
