Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lilly’s Fresh Baby Shells, Fresh Cavatelli, or Fresh Cavatappi
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 oz. shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 8 oz. shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Boil baby shells in salted water for 2 to 4 minutes (allow 6 to 8 minutes for Cavatelli or Cavatappi); drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Whisk in milk; reduce to low heat.
5. Add cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and melt slowly.
6. Fold in cooked pasta until well incorporated and transfer to cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe dish. Top with Panko crumbs.
7. Toast in oven for 10 minutes; sprinkle with more parsley to serve.