Spicy \'Home Fries\' Mac and Cheese
"To me, the ultimate diner breakfast isn’t the eggs you find there, but instead it’s the potatoes, especially when they’re in the form of home fries. In this mac and cheese, those home-fried potatoes get their just due by acting as the crowning glory on the creamy, cheesy pasta underneath. I don’t have to wonder what Dr. Atkins would have said about a potato-on-pasta dish, but this is one splurge worth its weight in carbs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
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8 ounces small or medium shell pasta
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound small red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups whole or reduced-fat milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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12 ounces Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
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2 teaspoons Frank's Red Hot Sauce, or your favorite brand, plus more for serving
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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Ketchup, for serving
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