Mac and Cheese with Bacon (non-baked version)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup of macaroni (elbow type) and cooked al dante
- 2 cups full cream or 3 cups half-n-half
- 1 cup full cream milk
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated (add more if you prefer)
- Bacon (is there anything like too much bacon)
- 1 stick rosemary leaves finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper
Method
- To cook pasta put it in salted boiling water for approx. 8-10 mins
- In a pot reduce to half the full cream and full cream milk OR half-n-half
- Fry bacon and keep aside (don't throw the fat, use it for omelette - tastes great)
- Once reduced, simmer and add rosemary, salt and black pepper. Keep stirring on medium heat
- Add pasta and mix well. Ensure that the sauce coats the pasta well.
- Add bacon and cheese and stir.
- Mix well adding little pasta water if too sticky (don't make it runny)
- Garnish with bacon and serve hot.
