INGREDIENTS
8 oz
cavatappi or elbow macaroni (1/2 a standard box - double the rest of the recipe if using the entire box)
16 oz
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz
grated Pecorino or Parmesan
4
strips thick cut bacon
Large handful of grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp
dried basil
1 1/4 cups
whole milk, heated
3 tbsp
butter, divided
2 tbsp
all purpose flour
1 tsp
ground mustard
1 tsp
cayenne
1 tsp
each salt & pepper, more to taste
3 tbsp
panko breadcrumbs