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Del Frisco’s Legendary Truffle Mac and Cheese Recipe


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  • Author: Del Frisco's
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Del Friscos Grilles legendary recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and intensely truffle-flavored.


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) diced shallots
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups (710 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 oz (113 g) shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 oz (57 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • White truffle oil
  • 2 cups (473 ml) dry radiatore pasta
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 12 cups (2841 ml) water
  • 6 tbsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Sauce
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced shallots and chopped garlic, cooking until the garlic slightly browns. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a boil, then simmer until the cream has reduced by about one-third. Stir in the Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. Cooking the Pasta
  4. In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Add 6 tablespoons of salt. Add the radiatore pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, strain it.
  5. Assembling the Dish
  6. Add the strained pasta to the sauce. Stir over low heat until well combined. Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 square gratin dish. Evenly sprinkle the top with bread crumbs.
  7. Baking
  8. Bake in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven until the bread crumbs begin to brown. Remove from the oven and drizzle with high-quality truffle oil.
  9. Serving
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer truffle flavor, use fresh black truffle shavings in addition to truffle oil.
  • To prevent a gummy texture, ensure the pasta is cooked al dente before adding it to the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Oven-Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 100