Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (Barrilla Plus recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups Fontina cheese, grated
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated (best with real parmigiano)
  • 2 cups provolone cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook pasta 5 to 6 minutes, drain, place in large bowl and toss with melted butter.
  • (IMPORTANT NOTE: If you use a different type or brand of pasta, cook 2 minutes less than time specified on the box).
  • Add half of all cheeses to the pasta.
  • Combine eggs, half & half, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Add mixture to pasta and mix well.
  • Pour half of pasta mixture into baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half of remaining cheese.
  • Add remaining pasta, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbling around the edges.