The Bottom Less Pit

For the Pasta:

Cook the pasta according to the instructions, then set to the side.

For the Onions:

Add the butter to a large pot or Dutch oven. Melt over medium heat.

Slice the onions in a julienne-cut, then add to the pot with the melted butter.

Use a spatula to consistently stir the onions to prevent them from burning for roughly 25 minutes.

As the onions cook down, they’ll begin to look translucent. Season with pepper and salt, continuing to stir.

At the halfway point, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the vegetable broth. Use the spatula to deglaze the pan, then season with the Worcestershire sauce. Continue to stir.

After the allotted time, the onions should be a rich, golden-brown color. Remove from heat and cool.

For the Cheese Sauce:

In a large pot, add the butter and melt over medium-high heat.

Once melted, add one tablespoon at a time of the flour. Whisk continuously to incorporate the flour and butter until thick.

Add half a cup of the milk at a time, whisking as you pour. Wait until the sauce begins to thicken before pouring in more milk. Once all the milk is incorporated, the sauce should be smooth and thick.

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the seasonings.

Combine all three cheeses in a large bowl. Add half the cheese at a time. Use the spatula to fold the cheese into the sauce before adding more. Once all the cheese is added, stir until the sauce is smooth again. Then, remove from heat.

Next, fold in the cooked pasta. Use the spatula to coat the pasta in the cheese sauce.

Make sure the caramelized onions are room temperature or lukewarm before adding to the pot. Adding a fourth of the onions at a time helps to evenly disperse amongst the pasta.

Finally, stir in the dijon mustard. Then, transfer the pasta to an oven-safe dish- you can use ramekins, a large baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

For the Breadcrumbs:

Combine the gluten-free bread and seasonings in a food processor. Pulse until you have fine crumbs.

Add a layer of breadcrumbs over the Mac and Cheese. Cook on the middle rack for 15 minutes.

Broil on high for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Then, remove from the oven and cool.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.