@theres.food.at.home Ep. 6 | Garlic Parmesan Mac & Cheese | Recipe below Serves about 3 - two with leftovers Ingredients: * 1 ½ cups cavatappi or macaroni pasta  * 2 tbsp butter * 2 tbsp flour  * 2-3 cloves of of garlic minced  * 1 ½ c room temp half and half  * 1 c shredded parmesan cheese * ½ c shredded gruyere cheese * ½ c shredded mozzarella cheese  * ¼ tsp pepper * ¼ tsp smoked paprika * Pinch of salt  Breadcrumb topping: * ½  c panko bread crumbs * 1 tbsp butter  * ¼ tsp Italian seasoning  How to: * Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  * Cook the cavatappi to al dente in boiling water.  * In the meantime heat a pan over medium heat. Add all the ingredients for the breadcrumb topping. Cook until golden brown and set aside.  * In the same pan over medium heat melt the remaining butter in it. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the flour gradually and stir constantly until it’s not clumpy and dissolved.  * Add the half and half in batches, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring the heat back up to medium and start gradually whisking in the half of the cheeses. Save the other half of the cheese on the side. Once all the cheese is incorporated add in the spices.  * By now the macaroni should be finished. Drain and add to the cheese sauce, stirring until incorporated.  * Transfer the macaroni to a 1- 1.1 quart sized greased baking dish. Sprinkle with half the remaining cheese and stir.  * Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining cheese and sprinkle all over the top of the pasta.   * Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.  * Let cool a little, eat and enjoy! #macandcheese #foodtok ♬ original sound - August