Mac N Cheese is my ultimate comfort food. There’s nothing like pasta slathered in rich cream that makes all worldly troubles go away (temporarily at least), until that sinking feeling at the end of the meal when you realize you ate enough calories for a week. Anyway…we all have those days, so for that, here’s my recipe of a “grown-up” mac n cheese (no Velveeta for this one!).
Sautee 2 Tbsp of chopped garlic in a Tbsp of olive oil, along with half a stick of butterAdd about one cup of crab meat, cook for about 5 minutes, set asideUsing the same pot, add a cup of half and half, bring to scalding, then add two Tbsp of flourAs it starts getting thick, add a cup of Parmesan cheese, allow to mix well then add nutmeg and cinnamon, and the usual salt and pepperAdd crab then pasta
I am using conchiglie pasta for this one. I like that it’s hollow so it can scoop up some sauce and crab. I always add the pasta to the sauce because I really hate “under sauced” Mac n Cheese.
Put in baking dish and eat with hands. Just kidding!
This is a very small serving, just so you know. I used up half a bag of pasta. I can eat all this in one sitting so I have to take it easy. Obviously, if you will be having company or running a triathlon tomorrow, feel free to double the size…
