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Prep
30min
Total
30min
Serving
6
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Mac 'n Ham and Cheese

KitchenAid Chef

Mac 'n Ham and Cheese

Prep
30min
Total
30min
Serving
6

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks

2 ounces (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 ounces (60 g) shredded fontina cheese (about ½-cup)

6 ounces (170 g) smoked ham, cut into thin strips

2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream

1 lb. 3 oz. (535 g) Basic Egg Pasta Dough, quartered

Step by step

  1. Attach Pasta Press Accessory fitted with Large Macaroni plate to KitchenAidⓇ Stand Mixer. Shape each piece of dough into 1-inch diameter log. Turn mixer to Speed Working with one log of dough at a time, feed dough into hopper and use the swing-arm wire dough cutter to cut pasta into 1-inch lengths as it exits the press. Carefully arrange pasta on rimmed baking sheet lightly dusted with flour.

  2. Preheat broiler. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in large pot; season generously with salt. Add pasta and cook 2 minutes or until very al dente. Drain well.

  3. Combine cream and ham in large skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until simmering. Add fontina and half the Parmesan; stir until cheese melted and sauce is smooth. Add macaroni; toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Stir in egg yolks quickly until sauce is thickened and noodles are evenly coated. Spoon into 2-qt. baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining Parmesan.

  4. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.