Ronzoni® Mushroom and Asiago Mac & Cheese

Made with earthy mushrooms and nutty, creamy asiago cheese, this stove-top mac and cheese from Ronzoni® delivers delicious flavors in every bite!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 16 oz Ronzoni® Elbows
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup asiago cheese, shaved

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper for 5 to 8 minutes or until starts to brown. Stir in onion, cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until starts to soften.
3. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened slightly.
4. Toss in pasta, pasta water, grated asiago, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce clings to pasta.
5. Garnish with shaved asiago and chives.

Tip:  Use button, brown or a medley of mushrooms. Try shiitake, portobello, oyster, enoki and/or chanterelles.  

ENJOY!