Ingredients
I packet of pasta shapes, I like to use penne
2 tbls butter
2 heaped tbls plain flour
¾ Litre of milk
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp Mustard Powder
1 tsp Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
1 tbls Olive oil
1 onion,chopped
4 Rashers of streaky bacon,chopped into small pieces
6 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
6-7 Mushrooms,chopped
2 Sliced Tomatoes
2 tbls Breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbls Cheese
Method
· Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes; drain well and set aside in a large bowl.
· Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
· Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Cook for 10-15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce. Add the mustard, nutmeg and cheese,season with salt & pepper and mix well.
· Gently cook onion until transparent, add bacon, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes and cook on a low heat. When cooked drain and mix with the pasta, add cheese sauce and mix well.
· Pour your mixture into a oiled dish, cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle breadcumb and cheese mixture on top. Cook in the oven until golden brown.
Enjoy!!!
Androulla xx
