Rigatoni with Three Cheeses Whipping Cream and Ham
Rigatoni with Three Cheeses Whipping Cream and Ham
Servings: 4-6
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lbs / dry rigatoni
- 4 cups / heavy cream
- 1 Tsp / smoked paprika
- 1/2 Tsp / cayenne pepper
- 3 shakes / of your favorite hot sauce optional
- 8 oz / cream cheese
- 1 lbs / thick sliced ham, diced
- 1 cup / panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup / grated pecorino Romano
- 1/2 cup / sliced scalions
Instructions:
- Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a 12 inch cask iron skillet or in an oven proof standard skillet over medium high heat, combine the cream, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer (watch that the cream doesn’t boil) and simmer, stirring occasionally until the cream mixture is reduced by half and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and Gouda until fully melted, check for seasoning. Stir in the ham and cooked pasta and continue to mix until fully combined.
- Stir together the panko, pecorino and scallions in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until top browns. Remove and let sit for five minutes. Serve in bowls.