Mac and Cheese with Braised Leeks and Asiago Recipe
"When braised, leeks lose their spunk and turn mellow and sweet, pair them with a sweet and slightly tangy Asiago and you have a mac and cheese that will make you come back for seconds even if your stomach screams it’s full...."
INGREDIENTS
•
For the leeks :
•
4 leeks (1 ½ pounds total)
•
3 tablespoons olive oil
•
4 large cloves garlic, chopped finely
•
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
•
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
•
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•
3/4 cup white wine
•
For the béchamel :
•
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
•
6 tablespoons unbleached white flour
•
6 cups milk, warmed
•
1 cup heavy cream
•
Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste
•
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
•
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•
8 ounces Wisconsin Asiago, grated coarsely
•
For the breadcrumbs :
•
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
•
1/2 cup Wisconsin Parmesan, grated finely
•
1 tablespoon olive oil
•
For the pasta :
•
1 tablespoon sea salt
•
1 pound pennette lisce or macaroni
•
Butter, for the baking dish
Comments & Reviews
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes