Fusilli Mac & Cheese
Prep
Cook
Category: | Cut Pasta |
Ingredients
For
4
Person(s)
What you'll need:
1 package Talluto's Fresh Cut Fusilli |
1 1/2 cups Milk |
8 oz. Cooper Sharp American Cheese |
2 tbsp. Butter |
2 tbsp. Flour |
1/2 tsp. Salt |
1/4 tsp. Brown Mustard |
1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs |
1 Tomato, thinly sliced |
Fusilli Mac & Cheese Directions
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Preheat oven to 375.
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Melt 1 tbsp. butter and combine with the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
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To make roux, warm 1 tbsp of butter in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tbsp flour and whisk to combine.
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Simmer flour and butter mixture over low heat for 1 minute.
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Gradually, add milk to roux and whisk to incorporate.
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Over medium heat, bring the milk mixture up to a simmer.
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Add the cheese a few slices at a time to allow it to melt. After adding a few slices, mix well to combine.
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Once the cheese is incorporated into the sauce, season with salt, pepper, and mustard. Set the sauce aside.
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Cook fusilli according to the instructions on the package. Drain well.
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Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well to coat.
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Transfer pasta and cheese sauce to a greased baking dish. Layer sliced tomato on top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and some sliced tomato if desired.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the breadcrumbs begin to brown.