Genoa Mac and Cheese – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to grease the pan
• kosher salt
• 1 pound cavatappi pasta
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 5 cups milk
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 1/2 cups lightly packed)
• 1/2 pound Monterey Jack, grated (about 2 1/2 cups lightly packed)
• 5-ounce chunk Genoa Salame , cut into 1/4-inch cubes (heaping 1 cup)
• 1 cup panko
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano or asiago
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 9-by-13-inch baking dish