WILLIAMS-SONOMA MAC AND CHEESE

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Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons (1/2stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 ounce crustless country style bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pound rigatoni

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 375. Butter a large rectangular baking dish In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 4 tablespoons 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 tablespoons 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 8-10 ppl.