Mac 'n Cheese Recipe
gemelli pasta, applewood smoked bacon, ham, grilled chicken, caramelized pearl onions, green peas, sweet corn, asiago cream sauce, toasted bread crumbs
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meats
Vegetables
Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gemelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Preparation
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the applewood smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Prepare Ham and Chicken
In the same skillet, add the diced ham and grilled chicken. Sauté for about 5 minutes until heated through. Remove and set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 4
Caramelize the Onions
In the same skillet, add the pearl onions and a tablespoon of butter. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Add the Vegetables
Add the green peas and sweet corn to the caramelized onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make the Cream Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- 7
Add Asiago Cheese
Gradually add the asiago cheese to the cream mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Bake
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked meats, caramelized onions, and vegetable mixture. Pour the asiago cream sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- 9
Prepare Topping
In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pasta.
- 10
Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.