Artie’S Deli Mac And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, plus extra
butter, for the baking dish
1/2 lb farfalle pasta
1/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 lb pastrami, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 -10 Ritz crackers, pulsed in the food processor (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup crumbs)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0; butter an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook farfalle until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
In a large pan over med-low heat, melt the butter; sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until the flour is incorporated, about 1 minute.
Gradually add in the milk, stirring; increase the heat to medium.
Cook, stirring frequently, until almost boiling and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Add in the cheeses and stir until melted and incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the pastrami and decrease the heat.
Add in the pasta and season with salt and pepper; transfer pasta to the baking dish; top with cracker crumbs.
Bake 20-25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.