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Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses
6 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Coconut Oil
Water
Salt
Black Pepper
Elbow Macaroni
Olive Oil
Whole Milk
Unsalted Butter
All-Purpose Flour
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Panko Breadcrumbs

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Use :
   
   1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil;
   to generously coat a 3 Quart casserole dish.
2. Bring :
   
   6 Quarts Water;
   to a boil in a large stockpot.
3. Add :
   
   2 Tablespoons Salt;
   stir briefly, then add :
   
   1 Box ( 16 Ounces ) Elbows Pasta;.
4. Cook until tender and just past al dente, about 10 to 13 minutes.
5. Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
6. Drizzle :
   
   Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, to Taste;
   over the pasta, then toss to coat, set aside.
7. To make the sauce, in a small saucepan over low heat, bring :
   
   3 1/2 Cups Whole Milk;
   to a simmer.
8. Remove the pan from the heat.
9. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt :
   
   1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter;
   using a whisk to swirl it to ensure the butter melts completely and does not turn brown.
10. If the butter begins to brown, lower the heat.
11. While whisking, sprinkle :
    
    1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour;
12. Continue to whisk until the mixture just bubbles, about 2 minutes.
13. Do not let the mixture brown.
14. While whisking, slowly pour the milk in the saucepan.
15. Continue whisking until there are no lumps.
16. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and season with :
    
    Salt;
    Black Pepper;.
17. Continue whisking until the sauce reaches the consistency of heavy cream and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
18. Remove the sauce from the heat.
19. Whisk in :
    
    1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated;
    2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated;
    1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated;.
20. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
21. Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
22. Transfer the pasta and sauce to the prepared casserole dish.
23. Set aside.
24. In small microwave-safe bowl, melt :
    
    1 Tablespoon Butter;
    on high for about 20 seconds.
25. Add :
    
    1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs;
    1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated;
    1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated;
    toss well.
26. Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
27. Heat the oven to broil.
28. Place the dish on the oven's middle rack and broil for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, and a crunchy crust forms on top.
29. Cool briefly before serving.

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