Three-cheese Cavatappi With Apples

Ingredients

1 pound cavatappi or other medium-sized pasta

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 shallot, diced

1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon white wine vinegar

water, if needed

2 smalls cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup 2%% milk

3/4 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons flour

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced (do this near the end so the 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs

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