This cozy pasta dish is a grown-up version of mac and cheese.
Greg DuPree
Comfort comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors, and this cheesy pasta is proof.
Ingredients
1lborecchiettepasta
210-oz.
Photo:Greg DuPree
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Add chard during last 2 minutes of cook time.
Drain pasta and chard and return them to pot.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium pot over medium until melted, about 1 minute.
Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is bubbling and light brown, about 2 minutes.
Pour milk into butter mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
Simmer over medium, whisking often, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add provolone, cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir until smooth.
Pour cheese sauce over pasta and chard; stir until well coated.
Stir in artichokes, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat.
(If you dont have a broiler-safe pot, transfer pasta mixture to a 13-by-9-inch broiler-safe baking dish.)
Stir together panko and oil in a small bowl.
Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Broil until panko is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
