Mac and Cheese (non-baked version)

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

1. To cook pasta put it in salted boiling water for approx. 8-10 mins 
2. In a pot reduce to half the full cream and full cream milk OR half-n-half
3. Fry bacon and keep aside (don't throw the fat, use it for omelette - tastes great)
4. Once reduced, simmer and add rosemary, salt and black pepper. Keep stirring on medium heat
5. Add pasta and mix well. Ensure that the sauce coats the pasta well.
6. Add bacon and cheese and stir.
7. Mix well adding little pasta water if too sticky (don't make it runny)
8. Garnish with bacon and serve hot.