Cheesy Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• macaroni (dry) — 400g
• salted butter — 50g
• plain flour — 50g
• whole milk — 600ml
• mature cheddar cheese (grated) — 200g
• parmesan cheese (grated) — 50g
• dijon mustard — 1 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

2. 2

   Boil a large pan of salted water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

3. 3

   In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Stir in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in the whole milk, ensuring no lumps form, and simmer until the sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in the dijon mustard and 150g of the mature cheddar.

7. 7

   Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and pour into a large baking dish.

8. 8

   Top with the remaining cheddar and the parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.