Roman Mac & Cheese Recipe
Roman inspired flavors with robust pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil, toasted black pepper, parmigiano.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add salt.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Milk
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Cheeses
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses until melted and smooth.
- 6
Add Garlic and Pepper
Stir in the minced garlic and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
- 7
Finish with Olive Oil
Finally, stir in the extra virgin olive oil until fully integrated into the cheese sauce.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 8
Mix Together
Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, tossing well to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional grated cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
