Name: Mac and Cheese with Pancetta
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided; 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), coarsely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups (or more) whole milk; 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 8- to 8.8-ounce container mascarpone cheese; 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or large elbow macaroni

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