Cheese Macaroni with Pancetta

Ingredients :

• 2-1/2 cups macaroni
• 75 g pancetta, diced
• 2 cups cream
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups grated Gruyère
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives, plus some extra for garnish

Cooking Procedures :

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, cover and keep warm; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over high heat, place pancetta; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until well browned and slightly crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
3. Using the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream; simmer. Add the cheeses, garlic, mustard and paprika; stir for 5 minutes or until the cheeses have melted and the sauce has thickened. Season.
4. Add the cooked macaroni and pancetta; stir for a minute or until heated through.
5. Stir in the chives; garnish with some extra chives and serve.
6. Serves 4.