Savory 'n Light Mac 'n Cheese

This is not a Mac n Cheese Casserole. It is more noodles and cheese, but the flavor is savory and if you love cheese you will love this. This is a bit labor intensive because it can take a while to stir in the cheese.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups chicken or 3  cups  vegetable stock
• 2  cups  dried  orecchiette (or similar maccaroni product)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  cracked  red pepper
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  dashes onion powder
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded parmesan cheese (or Gran Padano)
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded fresh asiago cheese
• 1  cup  shredded provolone cheese
• 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Bring Stock to a boil and Add 2 Tbsp Butter and Orecchiette. Boil until tender but not soft.
2. Drain Stock and reserve one cup. Return Pasta to pot and reduce heat to low.
3. Add herbs, remaining Butter, Oil, garlic and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
4. Slowly stir in cheese making sure to add a small amount of broth as needed to obtain a creamy consistency. This is a slow proess and can take up to 20 minutes.
5. Stir in Salt and serve.