Luxe Mac and Cheese with Truffle Oil

In a stainless steel (or other nonreactive) saucepan, cook the bacon to render its fat, about 5 minutes. Take the bacon out and add the garlic; sauté for 1 minute.

In another pot, heat the milk. Set aside.

Whisk the flour into the garlic and cook until blonde, then slowly whisk in the milk. Add the cayenne pepper and thyme and let it simmer for 5 minutes; at this point, take out the garlic. Add the truffle oil, season with salt and pepper, and throw in the cheese and eggs. Mix well, then add the precooked penne, bacon, and parsley.

Layer pasta mixture in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven set at 320ºF and bake covered for 15 minutes and for another 5 minutes uncovered.