Pimiento Mac and Cheese | Recipe Finder

Ingredients

• 1 7- to 8-ounce red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, halved, divided
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup drained mild Peppadew peppers in brine,
• 1 tablespoon brine reserved
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
• 1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella
• 8 ounces medium shell pasta or gemelli