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Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese
Serves 2
8 ounces dried medium pasta, radiatore or shells
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp minced garlic
½ cup cipollini onions, peeled and quartered
½ tsp chopped thyme
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
6 ounces provolone, freshly grated
6 ounces gorgonzola, split into 4 ounces and 2 ounces
1 cup caramelized onions
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Black pepper, freshly ground
Kosher salt
1. In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and drizzle 1 tbsp of oil and toss. Dry but do not wash pot.
2. In a small bowl, combine 2 ounces gorgonzola (reserve remaining 4 ounces) with panko breadcrumbs and mix to thoroughly combine; set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and prepare a 9x9 baking dish.
4. Return the now-dry pot to medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted and starts to bubble, add cipollini. Cook the cipollinis until they are soft, 3 - 5 minutes. Add in garlic and thyme, stirring till you can smell the aromatics, about 30 - 45 seconds.
5. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 min to ensure the raw flour taste is cooked out. After 1 minute, when the flour starts to smell toasty, pour the milk in slowly, whisking constantly (using a whisk will help to keep the sauce smooth). When all the milk is whisked in, turn the heat up and continue to whisk until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
6. Turn the heat down to low and whisk in the provolone and remaining 4 ounces of gorgonzola, stirring until all the cheeses are completely melted and mixed in. Use a rubber spatula to stir in caramelized. Turn the pot off and stir in the cooked pasta, mixed till completely coated.
7. Transfer pasta and sauce to the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the breadcrumb cheese mixture over the top. Transfer to the oven and cook until the top is crisp and brown, about 5-10 mins (keep your eyes on it so the topping doesn’t get overly browned). When the top is golden brown and crispy, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
