Name: The Best Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided); 3 slices bacon or 10 thin slices pancetta (diced); 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 small garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 3 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided); 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved); 4 ounces Mascarpone or cream cheese; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 pound medium or large shells; Salt & pepper to taste