FOUR-CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Mascarpone, Brie, cream cheese and Parmesan yield the most velvety macaroni and cheese imaginable. This is perfect for a wintry dinner, with a green salad on the side, or as a partner to a golden roast chicken.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, as needed
Kosher salt, as needed
1 pound pasta, such as farfalle, macaroni or shells
6 ounces Brie, rind removed and cheese cut into chunks
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup mascarpone
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated ( 3/4 cup)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-quart gratin dish.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente; drain well.
  • Transfer hot pasta to a large bowl and toss immediately with Brie and cream cheese until melted and smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, mascarpone and parmigiano. Stir egg mixture into pasta. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
  • Turn pasta into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 600, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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