Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Ingredients

• 2 cups whipping cream
• ¹/₈ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 garlic
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 large shallots
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces Westphalian or Black Forest ham
  • 1 pound ditalini or conchiglie pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut top 1/4 inch off head of garlic to expose cloves. Place garlic, cut side up, on sheet of foil. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic with foil to enclose tightly. Bake until skin is golden brown and cloves are tender, about 55 minut...

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