Nduja Mac and Cheese

24 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta for around 8 minutes or 2-3 minutes less than the packet directs until really al dente.
  2. 2Cook the pasta for around 8 minutes or 2-3 minutes less than the packet directs until really al dente.
  3. 3Cook the pasta for around 8 minutes or 2-3 minutes less than the packet directs until really al dente.
  4. 4Scoop out a load of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  5. 5Scoop out a load of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  6. 6Scoop out a load of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  7. 7Cool under the cold tap and then leave to one side in a colander to drain.
  8. 8Cool under the cold tap and then leave to one side in a colander to drain.
  9. 9Cool under the cold tap and then leave to one side in a colander to drain.
  10. 10Drizzle the oil onto the pasta and toss it to stop it sticking.
  11. 11Drizzle the oil onto the pasta and toss it to stop it sticking.
  12. 12Drizzle the oil onto the pasta and toss it to stop it sticking.
  13. 13Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high.
  14. 14Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high.
  15. 15Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high.
  16. 16Melt the butter together with the nduja in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  17. 17Melt the butter together with the nduja in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  18. 18Melt the butter together with the nduja in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  19. 19Add the flour and mix until claggy.
  20. 20Add the flour and mix until claggy.
  21. 21Add the flour and mix until claggy.
  22. 22Whisk in the milk, a little at a time until smooth.
  23. 23Whisk in the milk, a little at a time until smooth.
  24. 24Whisk in the milk, a little at a time until smooth.
  25. 25Cook out the flour in the sauce for 10 minutes on a super low heat, whisking every couple of minutes so the sauce doesn't go lumpy.
  26. 26Cook out the flour in the sauce for 10 minutes on a super low heat, whisking every couple of minutes so the sauce doesn't go lumpy.
  27. 27Cook out the flour in the sauce for 10 minutes on a super low heat, whisking every couple of minutes so the sauce doesn't go lumpy.
  28. 28Chuck 100g of each cheese into the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper.
  29. 29Chuck 100g of each cheese into the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper.
  30. 30Chuck 100g of each cheese into the sauce and add plenty of salt and pepper.
  31. 31Mix well and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted.
  32. 32Mix well and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted.
  33. 33Mix well and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted.
  34. 34Whisk in 250ml of the pasta water so that the sauce gets thinner and glossier.
  35. 35Whisk in 250ml of the pasta water so that the sauce gets thinner and glossier.
  36. 36Whisk in 250ml of the pasta water so that the sauce gets thinner and glossier.
  37. 37Add the pasta and mix well.
  38. 38Add the pasta and mix well.
  39. 39Add the pasta and mix well.
  40. 40Tip into a baking dish and scatter over the remaining cheese.
  41. 41Tip into a baking dish and scatter over the remaining cheese.
  42. 42Tip into a baking dish and scatter over the remaining cheese.
  43. 43Pop under the grill for 6-8 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
  44. 44Pop under the grill for 6-8 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
  45. 45Pop under the grill for 6-8 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
  46. 46Serve immediately.
  47. 47Serve immediately.
  48. 48Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 500 g pasta shells
  • 500 g pasta shells
  • 500 g pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g butter
  • 80 g nduja
  • 80 g nduja
  • 80 g nduja
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 150 g gruyere cheese, grated
  • 150 g gruyere cheese, grated
  • 150 g gruyere cheese, grated
  • 150 g cheddar, grated
  • 150 g cheddar, grated
  • 150 g cheddar, grated
  • 150 g grated mozzarella
  • 150 g grated mozzarella
  • 150 g grated mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

colanderlarge saucepanbaking dishgrill

Tips

  • To prevent pasta from sticking, drizzle oil onto it and toss.
  • Whisk the sauce frequently to prevent lumps.
  • Add pasta water to the sauce for a thinner, glossier consistency.