Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese with Pancetta

Recipe courtesy Paul Groarke, owner of Tee Off Bar and Grill in San Francisco, CA.

Show: Diners, Drive-ins and DivesEpisode: Burgers, Steaks and Chops

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ziti pasta
1/2 pound pancetta, chopped
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups grated Asiago (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups grated Provolone (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan (plus extra for topping)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ziti until al dente. Strain and rinse in cool water. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until it is crispy and the fat has rendered. In the same pan, add all of the cheeses and the cream and whisk until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture, stirring gently. Transfer the ziti and cheese mixture to a large baking dish or cast iron skillet. Top off with more cheese and bake for 24 to 30 minutes.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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recipe Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese with Pancetta
Charlie Ukiah, CA 02-28-2010
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Outstanding dish!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this to go with Osso Bucco made with Pork Shanks.....killer good!!!!
recipe Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese with Pancetta
MARCUS LOS ANGELES, CA 02-27-2010
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GREAT RECIPE!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Superbowl Sunday a few weeks back and people are still talking about it. IT came out really good- they only... had a couple pkgs of Pancetta at the store that day when I went so I used smoked bacon instead(Crumbled it). Definitely recommend it, not your average mac and cheese.Read more
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Heather Corona Del Mar, CA 12-18-2009
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It was a hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this dish last weekend for our xmas gathering and had to report considering opinions came from ten others who were... enjoying it as well. The Pancetta & 5 cheeses are what sold me in selecting this one. Everyone loved it and a few had said it rated as the best they've had so this one scored with all. It was very good!! I also chopped up 3 garlic cloves to bake within the dish, added 1 tblsp. dijon mustard and topped with bread crumbs. This will definitely be our mac n cheese of choice.Read more
recipe Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese with Pancetta
Diane Columbia, SC 12-13-2009
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I cannot believe I now like Mac N Cheese
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Moving from Chicago to SC, I could not believe how many people love Mac N Cheese in the South. Neither my husband nor I ever... have liked a mac n cheese .. until now that is. After watching this on DD&D's we decided to give it a try. Although rich and not healthy, it is fabulous. Would be a great side dish for a dinner party. The pancetta really makes this dish.Read more