Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. orecchiette pasta
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 8 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maul, diced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 2 oz. fontina cheese grated, about 1/2 cup
• 2 oz. sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated, about 1/2 cup
• 3 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup rice flour (can substitute cornstarch)
• 1 tsp. snipped fresh chives
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste