Signature Truffle Mac + Cheese Recipe

Name: Romano's Macaroni Grills Signature Truffle Mac + Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 cups Penne pasta; 1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded; 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded; 1 cup Smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Pecorino cheese, grated; 2 tbs Truffle oil; 1 cup Herbed breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper

Inspired by Romano's Macaroni Grill

Time50m

Serves6

penne, asiago, fontina, smoked mozzarella, cheddar, pecorino, truffle oil, herbed breadcrumbs

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Ingredients

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Pasta

8 cups Penne pasta

Cheeses

1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded

1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded

1 cup Smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Pecorino cheese, grated

Other Ingredients

2 tbs Truffle oil

1 cup Herbed breadcrumbs

Seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Method

Preparation

Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the cheese sauce.

Cheese Sauce

Make the Cheese Sauce

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter (optional, if you want to make the sauce richer). Stir in the shredded asiago, fontina, smoked mozzarella, cheddar, and grated pecorino cheese until melted and smooth.

Add Seasoning

Season the cheese sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the truffle oil for added flavor.

Combine

Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta with the cheese sauce. Mix well to ensure the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.

Prepare for Baking

Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with herbed breadcrumbs evenly over the surface.

Baking

Bake the Mac + Cheese

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Serve

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm as a delicious side or main dish.