Artie’s Deli Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Artie’s Deli, New York, NY. 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) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°; butter an 8x8 inch baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook farfalle until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
3. 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.
4. Gradually add in the milk, stirring; increase the heat to medium.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, until almost boiling and smooth, about 5 minutes.
6. Add in the cheeses and stir until melted and incorporated, 2-3 minutes.
7. Stir in the pastrami and decrease the heat.
8. Add in the pasta and season with salt and pepper; transfer pasta to the baking dish; top with cracker crumbs.
9. Bake 20-25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
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