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title: Stovetop Mac 'N' Cheese
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/stovetop-mac-n-cheese-5a8f0def30006c2e6c06c4d2
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Comfort Food
  - Pasta
  - Quick
  - Easy
  - Vegetables
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1000
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Pancetta/stovetop-mac-n-cheese.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Trim, then thinly slice @scallions{2%pieces}, separating greens and whites. Cut any large @broccoli florets{1%cup} into bite-sized pieces, then place in a #large bowl{} with a big splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in wrap.

Once water is boiling, add @fusilli pasta{1%lb} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Scoop out and reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain thoroughly.

Add @pancetta{½%lb} to a #large pan{} and place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until almost crisp ~{6%minutes}. Add scallion whites and cook until softened ~{1%minute}. Remove both ingredients from pan with a slotted spoon, keeping as much oil in pan as possible.

Microwave broccoli in bowl on high heat until tender ~{5%minutes} (microwaves vary). Drain thoroughly. Meanwhile, melt @butter{2%tbsp} in pan used for pancetta over medium heat. Add @flour{2%tbsp} and stir constantly until it loses its raw smell ~{2%minutes}. Slowly pour in @milk{1%cup}, whisking to combine.

Stir @chicken stock concentrate{2%tsp} and ¼ cup pasta cooking water into pan. Let sauce simmer until thickened ~{3%minutes}. Remove pan from heat and stir in @cream cheese{2%oz} and @italian cheese blend{½%cup}. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Place fusilli, pancetta mixture, broccoli, and 1 TBSP butter in pot used to cook pasta. Add sauce, stirring to coat.

Return pot to low heat. Stir fusilli mixture until warmed through and butter melts ~{2%minutes} (TIP: Add more pasta cooking water if sauce seems dry). Season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates and sprinkle with @parmesan cheese{2%tbsp} and reserved scallion greens.