Ingredients
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Yields: SERVES 6
7 tablespoons butter, divided
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1 pound of your favorite short cut pasta
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, warm
1 1/4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (add an extra 1/4 cup...if you want!)
1 1/4 cups havarti cheese, shredded
4-6 ounces Brie, rind removed and chopped (I surely used 6 ounces)
1/4 cup homemade basil pesto or store bought
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoons salt + pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1-2 regular or heirloom tomatoes, sliced
fresh basil, for serving
Preparation
