Creamy Ricotta Mac and Cheese with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs Recipe - The Dream Cafe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) short-cut pasta
• 1.25 cups (296 milliliters) whole milk ricotta
• 6 ounces (170 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 4 ounces (113 grams) monterey jack cheese, freshly grated
• 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) whole milk
• 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) salted butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or pressed
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Small pinch ground nutmeg
• Small pinch cayenne pepper
• Small pinch smoked paprika
• 1 cup (237 milliliters) reserved pasta water
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
• 0.75 cup (177 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs