Who says you can’t have indulgent comfort food on a weeknight? Be sure to use a broiler-safe skillet, such as cast iron.
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- Kosher salt
- 12 oz. dried spiral pasta, such as cavatappi, rotini, or double elbows
- 3 tbs. unsalted butter
- 3 tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-fat (2%) milk
- 4 oz. (11/4 cups) grated emmentaler
- 4 oz. ( 11/4 cups) grated Gruyère
- 1 tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz. (3 cups) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until well combined, about 15 seconds. Whisk in the milk and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the Emmentaler, Gruyère, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme and whisk until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, 2 minutes. Stir in the pasta to coat with the sauce. Move off the heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over the pasta.
- Broil until the top is browned, 3 to 4 minutes, and serve.
