Caramelized Sweet Potato, Garlic, and Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese
(from jessy_k1065’s recipe box)
http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/sweet-potato-garlic-macaroni-cheese
Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 10 clove(s) garlic
- 1 large (1-pound) orange sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices on the diagonal
- 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounce(s) cavatappi pasta
- 4 tablespoon(s) Tillamook unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoon(s) flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cup(s) half-and-half
- 2 cup(s) Tillamook Italian Blend Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Parmesan & Smoked Provolone)
- 3/4 cup(s) Asiago cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh breadcrumbs from rustic Italian bread
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes; remove cloves and place in ice water. When cloves have cooled, use a garlic press to press blanched cloves; set aside.
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Bring water back to a boil and add sweet potato slices and cook 5 minutes or until tender; drain. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add sweet potatoes and cook, flipping occasionally, until they develop a caramelized crust (about 5 minutes). Dice sweet potatoes. Set aside.
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Meanwhile, bring another large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.
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In a large pot over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium, add in salt and pepper, and, with a wire whisk, gradually add half-and-half. Bring to a boil while continuously stirring. Reduce heat, and then simmer 1 minute. Stir 1 3/4 cup Tillamook Italian Blend Shredded Cheese and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese until melted and smooth. Add blanched pressed garlic, diced sweet potatoes, rosemary, minced garlic, and cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Pour into greased casserole dish.
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To make topping, combine remaining tablespoon olive oil, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Tillamook Italian Blend Shredded Cheese, and 1/4 cup Asiago cheese in a small mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle on top of pasta.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and topping golden brown. Serve.