Four Cheese Cellentani Pasta with Pulled Pork
Four Cheese Cellentani Pasta with Pulled Pork
2 hours 45 minutes total
Savor the flavor of this cheese pasta recipe topped with tender, slow-cooked pulled pork. This recipe features Barilla® Cellentani pasta coated in a blend of aged white cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Gouda cheese. Finished with golden garlic-parsley breadcrumbs and juicy pork shoulder braised with herbs, it’s an elevated mac and cheese recipe ideal for cozy nights or special gatherings.
Macaroni & Cheese Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
Ingredients: For Pasta:
| 1 | Box Barilla® Cellentani pasta |
| 2 | Cups heavy cream |
| 1 | Cup aged white cheddar cheese, grated |
| 1 | Cup Monterrey Jack cheese, grated |
| 1/4 | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated |
| 1/4 | Cup Gouda cheese, grated |
| To Taste | Salt and white pepper |
For the Breadcrumbs:
| 1/2 | Cup panko breadcrumbs |
| 1 | Garlic clove, minced |
| 1 | Tablespoon parsley, chopped |
For the Pork:
| 1 | Pound pork shoulder |
| 1 | Teaspoon paprika |
| 1 | Teaspoon adobo seasoning |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Sprigs rosemary |
| 2 | Cups chicken broth |
| 2 | Sprigs thyme |
| To Taste | Sea salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300° F. Rub pork shoulder with paprika, adobo, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
In a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet on high heat add olive oil and sear pork on all sides. Add rosemary, thyme, and chicken broth. Place covered Dutch oven in the oven for 2-2 ½ hrs. or until fork tender.
Step 3
Shred pork and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pork juices.
Step 4
In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Toast for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Mix in parsley and set aside.
Step 5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 6
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Whisk in cheese, seasoning to taste.
Step 7
Drain pasta well and mix with cheese sauce. Top with pulled pork. Then top with breadcrumbs.
Cellentani
A delightful corkscrew-shaped pasta, Barilla® Cellentani is as fun to look at as it is to eat. With its tubular center and ridged surface, Cellentani is perfect for a hearty pasta meal, capturing every drop of your favorite sauce and trapping vegetables, meat or fish in every delicious forkful. Barilla Cellentani is also a favorite for cold pasta salads and casseroles.
Barilla® Cellentani is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short en-ca
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box