Crunchy nuts and crumbs top this pasta fave
(30 votes)
Cook: 40 Mins
Serves: 4
Price: 96p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 518g serving contains
Energy
2688kj
642kcal
2688kj
642kcal
32%
Fat
19.2g
19.2g
Med
27%
27%
Saturates
8.3g
8.3g
Med
42%
42%
Sugars
11.4g
11.4g
Med
13%
13%
Salt
1.19g
1.19g
Med
20%
20%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
519kj/124kcal
Typical energy values per 100g:
519kj/124kcal
Ingredients
300g macaroni
20g butter
3 leeks, washed and roughly chopped
10g fresh thyme
40g plain flour
600ml skimmed milk
200g Asda 50% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, finely grated
2tbsp chopped hazelnuts
2tbsp panko breadcrumbs or 1 slice white bread
Method
1
Cook macaroni according to the instructions on the pack.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pan over a low heat. Add leeks and fresh thyme. Cover and cook for 10-15 mins until softened, stirring occasionally.
3
Preheat the grill to high.
4
Add plain flour to the leeks in the pan, stir to combine, increase the heat and cook for 2 mins. Gradually add skimmed milk, stirring between each addition until smooth. Season with black pepper and stir in cheese, until melted.
5
Add the pasta, stir to combine, then pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with chopped hazelnuts and panko breadcrumbs or crumbs from white bread and grill until golden and bubbling. Sprinkle with thyme leaves to serve.