"Is there anything at Fleming's Steakhouse that isn't just wonderful? If it wasn't so expensive I'd eat there more often but when you can make it at home for a fraction of the cost, why not? This was posted in our local newspaper and its directly from the executive chef Russell Skall...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb pasta (cavatappi or curly)
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3⁄4 cup onion, 1/2-inch dice
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1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups heavy cream
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3 cups half-and-half
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon white pepper (ground)
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3⁄4 lb smoked cheddar cheese, grated
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1⁄4 lb cheddar cheese, grated
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (chipotle chili powder)
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3⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs