{
    "title": "creamy_pizza_macaroni_and_cheese",
    "id": "f39ed2c389",
    "table": [
        {
            "instructions": "set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source",
            "input": "NA",
            "action": "set",
            "output": "NA"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "preheat the oven to 425 degrees f .",
            "input": "NA",
            "action": "preheat",
            "output": "NA"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "add the macaroni in boiling water",
            "input": "(macaroni; boiling water)",
            "action": "add",
            "output": "macaroni added to boiling water"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "cook until it is al dente , about 6 minutes .",
            "input": "macaroni added to boiling water",
            "action": "cook",
            "output": "cooked macaroni al dente "
        },
        {
            "instructions": "strain , reserving 1 34 cups of the pasta_water .",
            "input": "cooked macaroni al dente ",
            "action": "strain",
            "output": "(strained cooked macaroni; reserved pasta water)"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "set aside .",
            "input": "cooked macaroni",
            "action": "set",
            "output": "cooked macaroni"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "heat the half and half , oregano and crushed_red_pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a simmer .",
            "input": "(half and half; oregano; crushed red pepper)",
            "action": "heat",
            "output": "heated half and half mixture"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "add the cream_cheese",
            "input": "(cream cheese; heated half and half mixture)",
            "action": "add",
            "output": "cream cheese mixture"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "stir until melted .",
            "input": "cream cheese mixture",
            "action": "stir",
            "output": "melted cream cheese mixture"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "whisk in the cheddar and gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth .",
            "input": "(cheddar; guyere; melted cream cheese mixture)",
            "action": "whisk",
            "output": "melted cheese sauce"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "add the macaroni and reserved pasta_water to the saucepan",
            "input": "(cooked macaroni; reserved pasta water; melted cheese sauce)",
            "action": "add",
            "output": "macaroni and pasta water added to cheese sauce"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "stir to combine .",
            "input": "macaroni and pasta water added to cheese sauce",
            "action": "stir",
            "output": "macaroni and cheese"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "gently stir in the marinara_sauce , sun_dried_tomato and pepperoni",
            "input": "(marinara sauce; sun dried tomatoes; pepperoni; macaroni and cheese)",
            "action": "stir",
            "output": "marinara_sauce , sun_dried_tomato and pepperoni stirred into macaroni and cheese"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "season with more salt if needed .",
            "input": "(salt; pizza macaroni and cheese)",
            "action": "season",
            "output": "seasoned pizza macaroni and cheese"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "pour into a 13 by9 inch , baking dish .",
            "input": "seasoned pizza macaroni and cheese",
            "action": "pour",
            "output": "seasoned pizza macaroni and cheese"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "toss the bread_crumb , parmesan and sun_dried_tomato oil together in a small bowl",
            "input": "bread crumb, parmesan, sun dried tomato",
            "action": "toss",
            "output": "bread crumb mix"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese .",
            "input": "(bread crumb mix; seasoned pizza macaroni and cheese)",
            "action": "sprinkle",
            "output": "seasoned pizza macaroni and cheese topped with bread crumb mix"
        },
        {
            "instructions": "bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread_crumb are lightly browned and crispy , about 10 minutes .",
            "input": "creamy_pizza_macaroni_and_cheese",
            "action": "bake",
            "output": "baked creamy_pizza_macaroni_and_cheese"
        }
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        {
            "text": "Kosher salt"
        },
        {
            "text": "1 pound elbow macaroni"
        },
        {
            "text": "2 1/2 cups half-and-half"
        },
        {
            "text": "3/4 teaspoon dried oregano"
        },
        {
            "text": "1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper"
        },
        {
            "text": "1 pound cream cheese, room temperature"
        },
        {
            "text": "8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)"
        },
        {
            "text": "3 ounces Gruyere, shredded (about 1 cup)"
        },
        {
            "text": "1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce"
        },
        {
            "text": "1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, roughly chopped, and 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato oil"
        },
        {
            "text": "3 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds"
        },
        {
            "text": "1 cup Italian bread crumbs"
        },
        {
            "text": "1/4 cup grated Parmesan"
        }
    ],
    "recipe": [
        {
            "text": "Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F."
        },
        {
            "text": "Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil."
        },
        {
            "text": "Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes."
        },
        {
            "text": "Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water."
        },
        {
            "text": "Set aside."
        },
        {
            "text": "Heat the half-and-half, oregano and crushed red pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a simmer."
        },
        {
            "text": "Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes."
        },
        {
            "text": "Add the cream cheese and stir until melted."
        },
        {
            "text": "Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth."
        },
        {
            "text": "Add the macaroni and reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine."
        },
        {
            "text": "(The mixture will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.)"
        },
        {
            "text": "Gently stir in the marinara sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and pepperoni and season with more salt if needed."
        },
        {
            "text": "Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish."
        },
        {
            "text": "Toss the bread crumbs, Parmesan and sun-dried tomato oil together in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese."
        },
        {
            "text": "Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes."
        }
    ]
}