AstroGourmet Recipes of the Week: November 14

Astrology-based dishes may bring about optimal bliss. Depending on the planetary alignment, the Sun and the Moon, we can prepare delicious recipes to help the capriciousness of the Stars! 

This week's astral influences suggest foods able to bring us comfort. Many of us feel the need to reconnect with traditional dishes that have been transmitted from generation to generation. The following recipe will be able to satisfy your palate as well as give you the joy of feeling at home wherever you are and whatever your sign might be, but specially the most mutable signs.

This recipe is great for Thanksgiving Day.

Artichoke Pancetta Mac & Cheese

3 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese

1 cup Grana Padano

2 frozen packages artichoke hearts

2 1/2 cups whole milk

1 cups sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

8 oz cream cheese

¼ pound pancetta

1 box farfalle (bow-tie) pasta

6 slices of whole wheat bread

 

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degreed F.

Cook the pancetta until crispy, remove and save.

Mix the milk, sour cream, and cream cheese and whisk till combined.

Add the Cheddar, the Grana Padano and mix.

Cook the pasta, strain, and add to the milk/cheese mixture. Mix well until creamy.

Thaw, train and chop the artichokes hearts. Add to the pasta mixture and mix well.

Add the pancetta and the fat of the pancetta and combine.

Pour pasta mixture into a large baking dish or individual bowls.

In a blender, chop the bread into small crumbs. Toss with olive oil and salt. Top pasta with the crumbs.