Paul's Crafty Mac N Cheese With Pancetta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 lbs ziti pasta
• 1/2 lb pancetta, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• 1 1/2 cups asiago cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• 1 1/2 cups provolone cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for topping)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook ziti until al dente. strain and rinse in cool water.
• 3 in a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until it is crispy and the fat has rendered.
• 4 in the same pan, add all of the cheeses and the cream and whisk until blended. season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 5 slowly add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture, stirring gently.
• 6 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.