Walnut Mac And Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni to al dente according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
3. 3
   While pasta is cooking prepare the walnut sauce. Put bread in a bowl and cover with the milk to soak. In a food processor, crush the garlic clove with salt. Add 2 cups walnuts and grind to a paste. Add excess milk and soaked bread to the walnut paste. Pulse to blend together. Add olive oil, 1/2 cup Parmesan, squeeze of lemon, and chopped parsley. Pulse to combine.
4. 4
   Fold the macaroni into the walnut sauce and pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
5. 5
   Melt butter in a saute pan. Add bread crumbs and remaining 1 cup walnuts and toss. Top macaroni with walnut-breadcrumb mixture.
6. 6
   Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Divide among plates. Garnish with more parley, grated Parmesan, and walnuts.