Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Chris Ratel

459 reviews

The name says it all! Ooey gooey mac and cheese takes a little inspiration from Carbonara with some rendered pancetta, caramelized onions, and peas. Finished with creamy, sharp gorgonzola cheese sauce that makes this dish taste like a five-star sophisticated entrée. The ingredients speak for themselves in this amped up take on a comfort classic. This meal does well in both the microwave or the oven, it just depends on if you prefer the cheese on top more on the crispy side. A tip from Chef Chris: if you go the oven-route, microwaving it for two minutes first cuts down baking time significantly.

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Chris Ratel

Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.

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Why everybody loves this meal

This was great!! Loved the pearled onions and cauliflower and gorgonzola were surprisingly good together. Solid portion size, too. Nice work, Mr. Ratel!

Chris · 04/05/23

Hubby loved this dish

Margo · 03/22/23

yummy!! a tad too salty but flavorful and yummy!

Candy · 03/21/23

could have done without the pearl onions but it was very good

Danielle · 03/02/23

Yummy

Linda · 01/07/23

Delicious!!!

Francine · 01/07/23

Tasty. Liked the peas. Good sized portion.

Jessica · 01/06/23

So hearty and tasty.

Nicole · 01/06/23

Nutritional Info

Calories

1140

Protein

40g

Fat

80g

Carbohydrates

61g

Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour, Basil, Beta Carotene, Blue Cheese, Butter, Canola Oil, Cauliflower, Chives, Cream Cheese, Elbow Pasta, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Heavy Cream, Italian Parsley, Kosher Salt, Milk, Onion Powder, Onions, Pancetta, Panko Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Pearl Onions, Peas, Shallots, Swiss Cheese, Unsalted Butter, White Wine, Whole Milk

Heating Instructions

Chef preparation

Recommended for special occations.

1. Preheat to 350F
2. Remove sleeve and peel back film
3. Pour sauce on top
4. Heat up for 12 mins or until heated through

Quick preparation

Don't you worry is time is an isue we got you covered!

1. Remove sleeve and peel back film to vent
2. Pour sauce on top
3. Microwave for 2 mins

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