Mac & Cheese With Root Vegetables & Pancetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (6 ounce) boxes horizon® classicmac™ pasta shells & white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup horizon® organic reduced fat milk
• 4 tablespoons horizon® organic unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup grated parsnips
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 2 ounces pancetta, diced
• 1/2 cup horizon® organic shreds shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• cook two boxes of horizon classicmac pasta shells & white cheddar cheese according to the instructions on the side of the box. cook pasta to the al dente (firm) stage. do not add the cheese at this time.
• on stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. place olive oil in skillet then add parsnips, carrots and onions. stirring occasionally, saute for 3 minutes until vegetables have softened. add pancetta to skillet and stir. cook for 1 minute.
• add cheese to skillet. cook until cheese has melted.
• fold vegetables, pancetta and cheese mixture into the pasta. spoon into a large ovenproof casserole dish or into four large souffle ramekins. (ramekins can be placed on a cookie sheet.)
• bake 10 minutes. remove and serve.