3 slices crustless whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
kosher salt, to taste
8 ounces hollow pasta (penne or elbow macaroni)
1⁄4 cup flour
3 cups milk
4 cups grated graviera cheese (about 12 oz.-you may sub Romano OR Pecorino cheese ) or 4 cups kefalotyri cheese (about 12 oz.-you may sub Romano OR Pecorino cheese )
3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 large shallots, finely chopped (or 4 small red onions)
1⁄4 cup chopped red bell pepper (or orange or green)
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