Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

1 medium leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped (about 2/3 cup)

2 ounces button mushrooms, sliced

2 shallots, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups dry white wine

3 cups whipping cream

3 fresh thyme sprigs

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

1 pound Taleggio cheese,* rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped whole black truffles from jar* (optional)

Ground white pepper

• 1-pound small elbow macaroni
• 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped* (about 1 3/4 cup)
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 teaspoon (or more) white truffle oil*

Crumb topping

• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless egg bread)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

• * Available at Italian markets, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Description

Taleggio Is An Italian Semisoft Cheese. Its Mildly Piquant Flavor Sharpens With Age And Pairs Especially Well With The Black Truffles And...

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