Artie’S Deli Mac And Cheese

• 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)

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0; 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.

butter, butter, farfalle pasta, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, pastrami, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, crackers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/artie-s-deli-mac-and-cheese-215111 (may not work)