Stir, pour, bake - that’s just about it.

1 lb. cooked small pasta (for the picture is used Barilla small bow-ties)
1 stick butter - NOT margarine
2 cups half-n-half
3 large eggs
1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 lbs. shredded sharp cheddar (I used white)
1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Sprinklings of paprika for color - it needs it!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Get out a large pan. Cook the pasta according to package then drain - don’t rinse! Meanwhile, place the butter in the pan and put in the oven to melt - takes about 5 minutes. Then place the drained pasta in the pan and mix well to combine. Reserving 1 cup of the cheese, sprinkle all the rest + the grated cheese, over top of pasta. Whisk the half-n-half, eggs, salt & pepper together - pour over the pasta; sprinkle the reserved cup over the top; sprinkle paprika over and bake for 20-25 minutes; till cheese is melted and gooey.

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