Name: Pancetta and Vodka Mac&Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 375 g (¾ lb) cut macaroni; 125 g (¼ lb) diced pancetta; 60 ml (¼ cup) butter; 45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato paste; 60 ml (¼ cup) unbleached all-purpose flour; 500 ml (2 cups) milk; 250 ml (1 cup) table cream (15 %); 375 ml (1 ½ cup) grated cheddar cheese; 125 ml (½ cup) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; 30 ml (2 tbsp) vodka (optional); 2.5 ml (½ tsp) chili powder; 2.5 ml (½ tsp) paprika; Salt and pepper

Pancetta and Vodka Mac&Cheese

Preparation

20 MIN

Cooking

20 MIN

Makes

4 to 6 servings

Comments

Melissa W.

5 stars December 14th, 2015

loved it! but be forewarned that this dish is an the heavy size (but makes great winter comfort food). I didn't add the vodka and replaced the Parmigiano Reggiano in the recipe for an aged smoked cheddar (gave the mac and cheese an amazing smoky flavour). Recipe was a huge success with dinner guests.
Lisa I.

4 stars June 6th, 2015

Great comfort food! I modified the recipe a bit by using 1 lb of macaroni and lowered the fat content by using 11/2 cups each of 1% milk and 5% cream.
Sanjay S.

2 stars April 2nd, 2015

Nope. Have tried many of the recipes and this one was just too cheesy, liquidy and the addition of the Parmesan was not required. Did not add the vodka for the kids....they did not approve. Won't be making this again - maybe will try the other mac & cheese recipe.