City Hall Macaroni And Cheese

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From chef henry archer meer of the manhatten restaurant, city hall.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350.

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Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.

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Bring 6 quarts of salted water to boiling.

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Add in the pasta and cook , stirring occasionally , 9-10 minutes or until al dente.

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Drain.

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In a large saucepan , combine the cream , milk , cayenne , and nutmeg over medium-high heat.

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Reduce by half.

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Once the mixture starts to simmer , stir to break the layer of foam so that it will not boil over.

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Lower heat to medium-low.

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Add in the american and monterey jack cheeses.

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Whisk until well blended.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Add the penne to the sauce.

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Stir vigorously.

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This will release starch and help thicken the sauce.

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Transfer mixture to the baking dish.

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Combine the panko , parsley , and parmesan.

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Sprinkle over the pasta.

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Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

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Ingredients

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penne rigate, heavy cream, whole milk, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, american cheese, monterey jack cheese, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese