Mexican Mac & Cheese

Process

1. Chiles
   1. Arbol: toast, grind into coarse flakes
   2. Others:
      1. Toast 20 seconds
      2. Soak in hot water for 20 minutes
      3. Strain most out, then blend with a little of the soaking liquid
2. Breadcrumbs
   1. Heat the oil, breadcrumbs and arbol over medium, stirring frequently, until golden brown - 4 minutes
   2. Salt to taste
   3. Reserve
3. Mac & cheese
   1. Cook the pasta until shy of al dente
   2. Heat the butter over medium
   3. Add the onion, cook until translucent, 4 minutes
   4. Add the garlic and tomato paste, cook until the paste is darkened
   5. Add the blended dried chiles, cook 1 minute
   6. Add the chile, spices, salsa verde etc; cook until thickened, approx 3 minutes
   7. Add 1/3rd of the breadcrumbs, cook 1 minute.
   8. Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk
   9. Stir in the cheese until fully melted then remove from heat
4. Assembly & Cook
   1. Mix together the pasta and sauce, spread in a baking dish
   2. Top with the mozzarella
   3. Grill for 3-5 minutes until some of the cheese is lightly charred
   4. Top with the spicy breadcrumbs while the cheese is still melted