Ingredients

  • 12 lb large shell pasta
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped baguette
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 12 cups dry white wine
  • 8 ounces shredded emmenthaler cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook 1/2 pound large shell pasta until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 cup coarsely chopped baguette with 2 tablespoons melted butter and bake until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups dry white wine to a simmer.
  • In a bowl, toss together 8 ounces shredded emmentaler cheese, 8 ounces shredded gruyere cheese and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, then gradually stir into the wine until melted.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and cook until the sauce is hot and runny.
  • Pour into a serving dish and top with the bread cubes.