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Pear and Roquefort Macaroni and Cheese

Pear and Roquefort Macaroni and Cheese

This elevated and elegant macaroni and cheese combines tangy Roquefort with sweet caramelized pears.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Equipment

  • stock pot
  • large sauté pan
  • 2 ramekins

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups cavatappi pasta
  • 3/4 stick butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 pear, diced
  • 6-8 oz Roquefort cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add 1/4 stick of butter. Once the butter is melted add the pears and thyme.
  • Allow the pears to begin to caramelize and turn golden. Remove the pears from the pan and set aside.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan and add the flour. Continue to whisk until the flour absorbs all the butter. Cook 2-3 minutes until the flour begins to smell slightly nutty.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking the entire time to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add in your crumbled Roquefort cheese, caramelized pears, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Divide the macaroni and cheese between two ramekins.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with the crushed walnuts and extra thyme.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Bon appetite!
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