Macaroni Gratin With Wild Mushrooms Recipes

MACARONI AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water and kosher salt to a boil. Add macaroni and return water to a boil; cook until barely al dente, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir the grated Grana Padano, Jarlsberg, and Cheddar cheeses to combine. Set aside. Taste a macaroni for doneness: it should be chewy yet firm. Strain macaroni in a colander and set aside.
• Add heavy cream and a pinch of sea salt to an oven-safe skillet; turn heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. When cream is simmering, fold in the macaroni. Continue to simmer to reduce and thicken, about 1½-2 minutes. Stir in ¼ of the cheese mixture to combine with noodles. Turn off the heat and stir in another ¼ of the cheese. Place remaining cheese over the top in an even layer (do not stir).
• Set rack in the oven about 4 inches from the broiler. Place skillet under the broiler until cheese melts and caramelizes into a golden brown crust, 3-5 minutes (keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn). Remove gratin from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

MACARONI GRATIN WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler (grill).
• Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and return to a boil. Cook the macaroni until slightly tender to the bite, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large saute pan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallots and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Cut any large mushrooms in half. Add all the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste to the saute pan and saute over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and slightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
• When the pasta is done, drain it immediately and add it to the saute pan holding the mushrooms. Add the chives and parsley and stir to mix. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Transfer the mixture to a flameproof 9-inch gratin dish with 2-inch sides or individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
• Place under the broiler just until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.