STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salt
1 pound penne pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound white button mushrooms, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
6 slices Taleggio cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain.
In a large skillet, heat the butter, thyme and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their water and begin to brown, about 7 minutes. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the fontina and Parmesan until melted. Add the pasta and toss to coat.
Serve in individual bowls with a slice of Taleggio on top.