Ingredients
Method
1.Combine flour and butter in a small bowl to form a paste. Set aside.
2.Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add stock, 2 cups of the milk, salt and mustard; stir.
3.Add pasta to saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk and chopped artichokes and cook for 2 minutes.
4.Add the butter and flour mixture in dollops, stirring well after each addition so the mixture dissolves into the sauce.
5.Simmer, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Mix in grated tasty cheese and two thirds of the parmesan. Transfer to a heatproof serving dish.
6.Cut large tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange with whole tomatoes on top of pasta, sprinkle with remaining parmesan and grill until golden and bubbling on top.
This method of making a white sauce is quick and easy. Pasta will continue to cook and absorb liquid the longer it is left sitting, so serve the dish as soon as it is cooked.
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