Sage Baked Macaroni and Cheese

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta
• 1-3/4 c half and half
• 3/4 c whole milk
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 c grated Provolone cheese (10 oz)
• 1/2 c coarsely chopped prosciutto
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Make the sauce. Preheat oven to 350. Cook the pasta following package directions. Strain the pasta, rinse with cold water, drain. Combine half and half, milk, cream cheese and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter and cream cheese have melted, about 10 minutes.

Assemble the macaroni and cheese. Toss the provolone, 1-1/2 c Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, sage, pepper and salt with the reserved pasta. Add hot milk mixture and stir until well combined. Bake until the macaroni is set and the top is golden brown - about 35 minutes.