Smoked Macaroni and Cheese

Pasta American
Main Dish Advance Bake Meatless Pasta American

4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted ter
1/4 cup -purpose flour
3 1/2 cups k
1 Tbs. ato paste
2 cups shredded sharp ddar cheese
2 cups shredded smoked da cheese
Salt and freshly ground ck pepper
Pinch of enne pepper
4 oz. crustless country-style bread
2 Tbs. unsalted ter melted
1 lb. rigatoni cooked until dente and drained

Preheat an oven to 375?F. Butter a large rectangular baking dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 4 Tbs. butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the tomato paste. Add 1 1/2 cups of each cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Tear the bread into crumbs. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and the 2 Tbs. melted butter and season with salt. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and the cheese sauce, then pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheeses and the buttered bread crumbs. Bake until the cheeses are golden and bubbly, about 40 minutes. If the top becomes too dark, cover with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serves 8 to 10.


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