Cheesy Veggie Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) box barilla® veggie elbows
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 okra, sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
• 1 cup shredded asiago cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• saute panko bread crumbs in medium skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy, set aside.
• bring a large and a small pot of water to a boil.
• meanwhile in a large skillet saute garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow in color; add the okra and saute for 1 minute. add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
• remove from heat and add fontina and asiago cheeses slowly to incorporate.
• cook the pasta according to package directions, drain 1 minute under required cooking time and toss with the sauce and parmigiano cheese. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• top with crispy bread crumbs.