Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Fontina and Parmesan

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Fontina and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; salt, to taste; 1 lb rigatoni pasta; 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided; 4 oz Fontina cheese, cubed; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pats for topping

A classic baked macaroni and cheese featuring a creamy béchamel sauce, rich Fontina, and sharp Parmesan cheese. This simple yet elegant dish is baked until golden and bubbly for the ultimate comfort food.

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Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
salt, to taste
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
4 oz Fontina cheese, cubed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter, cut into small pats for topping

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Instructions

1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute to form a roux.
2
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
3
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the béchamel sauce.
4
Add about half of the grated Parmesan cheese and all of the cubed Fontina cheese to the pasta.
5
Stir everything together until well combined.
6
Top the pasta with the remaining Parmesan cheese, a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper, and the pats of butter.
7
Bake in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.