PAY DE QUESO RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. (I like it JUST cooked through, usually on the shorter time listed on the package. Bite into it; if the center is still uncooked, leave it in 2 more minutes.) Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water.   Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a heavy and very large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.  Transfer mixture to a blender and add chipotles, adobo, and cream. Add 1 cup reserved pasta water. (Reserve remaining pasta water in case you want to loosen pasta dish before serving.) Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Strain sauce back into large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, make croutons: Heat broiler. On a large rimmed baking sheet toss bageutte pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan. Broil until deeply golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with cilantro. Add cooked pasta to sauce and, using tongs, toss to coat.  Top spaghetti with croutons and more Parmesan before serving.