Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 7-8 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with olive oil for 20-25 minutes, then add balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the mushrooms in the same skillet with remaining olive oil for 5-6 minutes, then combine with onions.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding milk until thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheeses, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and fold in onion-mushroom mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.
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Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored for easy meals. Excellent for freezing prior to baking.