Ingredients for - Lolita's Mac & Cheese
How to cook deliciously - Lolita's Mac & Cheese
1. Stage
Add the smashed garlic to a large skillet with olive oil, and heat over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the garlic begins to lightly brown. The idea is to slowly “roast” the garlic. With a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a small bowl, leaving the oil in the pan.
2. Stage
To the same skillet, add the onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they caramelize and take on a deep brown color, about 10 minutes. Transfer the onions to the bowl with the garlic. Blot the garlic-onion mixture with a paper towel if necessary to remove excess oil.
3. Stage
In a medium saucepan, add cream and garlic-onion mixture, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced to about half. Turn heat to low to keep cream and garlic-onion mixture warm while you cook pasta.
4. Stage
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
5. Stage
Using a spider or slotted spoon, remove the pasta and add to the reduced cream mixture. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
6. Stage
Into the skillet, fold in the cheeses, stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated and melted. Add the reserved pasta water in small increments to adjust consistency, if needed.
7. Stage
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with sliced chives and breadcrumbs to serve.
