Orzo Mac and Cheese Bites with Sundried Tomato Fonduta - Italpasta Limited

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Italpasta Orzo
• 3/8 lb Fontina, Gruyere or Gouda cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 2 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1 shallot / small onion (peeled, finely chopped)
• 1 1/2 tbsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (ground)
• 2 egg (whisked)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt (add to taste)
• fresh basil (add to garnish)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp pepper (add to taste)
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
• 1 cup reserved cheese sauce
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper (add to taste)