Indian-Spiced Macaroni and Cheese – Garden & Gun

Ingredients

• 1 quart heavy cream
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 small shallot, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 1 tsp. coriander seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. butter, divided
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 tsp. minced ginger
• 1 lb. shells or elbow noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 4 cups shredded sharp white cheddar, divided
• 2 cups grated Parmesan, divided
• Kosher salt, to taste