Fontina Macaroni & Cheese with Truffle Oil

Elevate your macaroni and cheese experience with our Fontina Macaroni & Cheese recipe infused with luxurious truffle oil. Creamy Fontina cheese melds harmoniously with the earthy aroma of truffle oil, creating a gourmet twist on a beloved classic that will leave your taste buds in awe.

TYPE SIDE DISH
SERVES 2
DIFFICULTY EASY
PREP TIME 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME 20 MINUTES
A stainless steel saucepan filled with cooked pasta sits on a stove. The kitchen setting is bright and modern, with an apple in the background.A stainless steel saucepan filled with cooked pasta sits on a stove. The kitchen setting is bright and modern, with an apple in the background.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of Cavatappi pasta ​
  • 2 tablespoons of butter ​
  • 1 cup of half and half cream​
  • 4 ounces of grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces of grated fontina cheese
  • 1 ounce of grated white cheddar cheese​
  • 2 tablespoons of white truffle oil ​
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder ​
  • 1 shaved white truffle

Directions

Pasta

  1. Bring water to boil in the G5 Graphite Core Stainless Steel 8qt Stockpot.. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat. Drain and rinse pasta​. Toss pasta with olive oil and set aside.

Sauce

  1. Pour cream into the 2.5 Qt. G5 Graphite Core Stainless Steel Saucier Pan over low heat and reduce until it is thick.
  2. Gradually stir in butter, parmesan, fontina, and cheddar cheese until blended with cream.
  3. Add truffle oil, salt, pepper, and onion powder​.
  4. Add pasta back into pot, pour sauce over, and mix through. ​
  5. Serve in individual bowls, topped with sliced truffle. 

Pro Tip

You can easily swap out to your favorite cheeses or add vegetables to enhance this favorite side dish.