*Ingredients
°1 pound dry pasta
°Half a cup of salted butter
°cup all-purpose flour
°2 cups milk, at room temperature (I use 2%, but whole milk will work just as well)
°2 ½ cups, at room temperature
°1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
°12 oz cubed Velveeta cheese
°3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (at room temperature)
°1 teaspoon of salt
°Half a teaspoon of dry mustard
°Half a teaspoon of black pepper
°A pinch of nutmeg
*How to Make :
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F . Grease a 9" x 13" pan and set aside.
In pot of salted boil water, cook the pasta 1 mn less than package suggestion for al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain & toss with drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
While pasta is boiling, melt the butter in Dutch oven (about 6-7 quarts) on medium heat. adding flour; Cook, whisk constantly, for 1 mn. Very gradually, incorporate the milk and half and half. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Remove from fire.
Whisk with Worcestershire sauce. Gradually add all of the Velveeta and half of the cheddar cheese (1 cup). My heart to cheese is totally melt and smooth. Add salt, dry mustard, pepper and nutmeg. Add cooked, drained pasta and toss to coat.
Transfering to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and sauce is bubbly.
For a crispier, more golden surface, placing pan under the broiler for 2 to 5 minutes.
Enjoy !
