Yields8 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins
1lbCasarecce, Gemelli or any other type of twisted pasta
4ozpancetta, diced small
1bunch green onions
3tbspunsalted butter
2tbspall purpose flour
1tspdry mustard
2cupsheavy cream, warm
2cupswhite sharp cheddar
1cupgruyere, shredded
1cupAsiago, shredded
1cupextra sharp cheddar
½cupfontina, shredded
½cupsmoked gouda, shredded
½cupcreme fraiche or sour cream
1tspkosher salt
1tspwhite pepper, finely ground
½tspCayenne
1
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions for al dente. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
2
Bring small skillet to medium high heat. Add dice pancetta and fry until crisp, remove from heat and drain. Set aside for garnish.
Slice scallions on the diagonal until just in the whites of the green onion. Place in fridge until time to garnish.
3
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and stir with a wooden spoon or whisk until a thick paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the cream and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sauce becomes thick.
5
Add the Gouda, Gruyere, Asiago, Cheddar, and white Cheddar, stirring the cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to combine.
6
Stir in the sour cream, salt, white pepper and cayenne. Cook until the ingredients are combined and hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Transfer to serving bowl, top with pancetta and scallions.
1lbCasarecce, Gemelli or any other type of twisted pasta
4ozpancetta, diced small
1bunch green onions
3tbspunsalted butter
2tbspall purpose flour
1tspdry mustard
2cupsheavy cream, warm
2cupswhite sharp cheddar
1cupgruyere, shredded
1cupAsiago, shredded
1cupextra sharp cheddar
½cupfontina, shredded
½cupsmoked gouda, shredded
½cupcreme fraiche or sour cream
1tspkosher salt
1tspwhite pepper, finely ground
½tspCayenne
Directions
1
Cook pasta in salted water according to directions for al dente. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
2
Bring small skillet to medium high heat. Add dice pancetta and fry until crisp, remove from heat and drain. Set aside for garnish.
Slice scallions on the diagonal until just in the whites of the green onion. Place in fridge until time to garnish.
3
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and stir with a wooden spoon or whisk until a thick paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the cream and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sauce becomes thick.
5
Add the Gouda, Gruyere, Asiago, Cheddar, and white Cheddar, stirring the cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to combine.
6
Stir in the sour cream, salt, white pepper and cayenne. Cook until the ingredients are combined and hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Transfer to serving bowl, top with pancetta and scallions.