GLUTEN FREE ELBOWS FONTINA MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON

Gluten Free Elbows Fontina Mac and Cheese with Bacon image

A fun twist on your family favorite, this delicious gluten free mac & cheese with bacon is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Barilla

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Gluten Free

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded fontina cheese
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile saute the garlic in the olive oil for 1-2 minute or until slightly yellow in color. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, season with salt and pepper and reduce by 1/4.
Remove the cream from the heat and slowly melt in the Fontina cheese; stir continuously.
Drain and toss the pasta with the sauce. Add the Parmigiano cheese, chives and bacon. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1370.4 calories, Carbohydrate 124.5 g, Cholesterol 254.8 mg, Fat 81.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 42.7 g, Sodium 1112.5 mg, Sugar 1 g