INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dried pasta, such as macaroni or penne rigate
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4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
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1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, minced
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1 Tbs. fresh thyme, minced
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2 cloves garlic, crushed into a paste with 1/2 tsp. salt
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1 6- to 8-oz. chunk Pecorino romano cheese, very finely grated
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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2 cups heavy cream
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5 slices orange or white American cheese
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1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese