Recipe Summary

Deliciously decadent, simple to make.

Recipe Servings: 10 portions
Recipe Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Recipe Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lucini™ Organic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 pound mixed soft to semi-hard cheeses, like Cheddar, Fontina, or Gouda
• 4 ounces Pecorino cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/2 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
• 1 pound pasta, such as penne, ziti or elbows
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Mix the grated cheeses together in a large bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl, mix with panko, and set aside (this will be your breadcrumb topping).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until not quite al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes, drain, and set aside.
3. Melt the butter with the rosemary, thyme, cracked pepper and red pepper flakes in a large pot over medium-high heat until the herbs are fragrant and the butter is melted, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, whisk in the flour and cook for another minute. Drizzle in a couple of tablespoons of milk and whisk in. Once the milk is incorporated, add a couple more tablespoons and whisk in. Repeat until the flour paste is somewhat loose, and then add the remaining milk, whisking until smooth. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, while stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in the mustard and cook another 30 seconds. Add the grated cheeses and stir in until melted.
4. Stir the drained pasta into the sauce and transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumb-cheese topping and bake until the topping is browned, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.