Three-Cheese Pasta Gratin with Almond Crust

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup whole almonds
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 ²/₃ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese
• 10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 pound short tube-shaped pasta (such as cavatapi or macaroni)

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; stir 3 minutes. Whisk in hot milk. Bring to simmer, stirring. Cover partially; simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ch...

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