Creamy Three-Cheese Baked Mac

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Noodles:

1 pound large shell pasta

Kosher salt

2 teaspoons olive oil

Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk, at room temperature

Pinch nutmeg

Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper

1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar

1 cup shredded Parmesan

1 cup shredded white American cheese

2 cloves garlic, grated or mashed to a paste

Topping:

1 cup butter cracker crumbs

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as basil, oregano or parsley