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Asiago Mac and Cheese Pie with Truffled Potato Crust or Timballo di Maccheroni Recipe
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried penne pasta
- 1 1/2 lb Idaho russet potatoes
- 1 T unsalted butter
- 1 t white truffle oil
- 2 scallions, white & light green parts, minced
- 1 pn each, kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, plus more as needed
- 2 c half and half
- 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 c asiago cheese, grated
- 1/4 t freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 T vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, peeled & minced
- 3 c lightly packed shredded tuscan kale
- 4 oz sliced prosciutto
- 12 sage leaves, minced
- 1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for passing
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 166g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 298 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 29% |
| Total Fat 9.74g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4.63g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 430mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 40.7g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.64g | 1% |
| Protein 11.96g | 19% |
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