THIS is the fancy mac worthy of your holiday table.
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- Yields:
- 6
- Total Time:
- 45 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb.
elbow pasta
- 1/4 c.
butter
- 1
shallot, finely diced
- 3
cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c.
all-purpose flour
- 2 c.
milk
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c.
shredded white Cheddar
- 1 c.
shredded mozzarella
- 1 lb.
lump crab meat
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. In a large pot of boiling water, cook elbows according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, 3 minutes. Add flour and whisk until combined and golden, 1 minute. Add milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce is thickened and smooth.
- Step 3Stir in 1/2 white cheddar and mozzarella until melty, then remove from heat.
- Step 4Add sauce and crab meat to pot with cooked elbows and stir until completely combined.
- Step 5Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and parsley and bake until bubbly, 20 minutes.
- Step 6Serve.
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