1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
3. Slowly whisk in milk. Continue to whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in fontina and 1/3 cup Parmesan until melted. Stir in chili paste.
4. Toss in pasta, reserved pasta water, basil and chives until sauce clings to pasta well. Serve with remaining Parmesan.
Tip: Sauté 1/2 cup diced Italian style salami in olive oil for a few minutes until lightly golden and stir into mac and cheese if desired.
- 22 g Fat
- 13 g Saturated Fat
- 70 mg Cholesterol
- 860 mg Sodium
- 66 g Carbohydrate
- 3 g Fiber
- 9 g Sugars
- 29 g Protein
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Nutritional Information
- 22 g Fat
- 13 g Saturated Fat
- 70 mg Cholesterol
- 860 mg Sodium
- 66 g Carbohydrate
- 3 g Fiber
- 9 g Sugars
- 29 g Protein
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle in flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
3. Slowly whisk in milk. Continue to whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in fontina and 1/3 cup Parmesan until melted. Stir in chili paste.
4. Toss in pasta, reserved pasta water, basil and chives until sauce clings to pasta well. Serve with remaining Parmesan.
Tip: Sauté 1/2 cup diced Italian style salami in olive oil for a few minutes until lightly golden and stir into mac and cheese if desired.