Caramelized Onion and Gouda Mac
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Caramelized Onion and Gouda Mac

Cook Time: 45 MINUTES

Serves: 2 to 4 PEOPLE

INGREDIENTS: 7

Ingredients
  • 1 box Banza shells
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free flour
  • 2 cups hot whole milk
  • Âź teaspoon dry mustard
  • 8 ounces shredded gouda cheese
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste like the sea. Cook pasta until aldente.
  2. In a medium skillet, set over a medium-low heat, add one tablespoon butter. Melt and add onions and Âź teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Cook onions until caramelized and brown, stirring occasionally. It should take 15-20 minutes.
  3. In another medium saucepan, melt remaining butter and olive oil over a medium heat. Add flour, whisk and cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in hot milk, remaining salt, and remaining cheese. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Turn the heat down to low, and slowly stir in shredded cheese. Add cooked pasta and caramelized onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.