FULLY FIBRE-LOADED MAC AND CHEESE

15m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta.
  2. 2Add the broccoli and peas for the last 3 minutes.
  3. 3Drain and toss through the spinach to wilt.
  4. 4Blend the cannellini beans, cheddar, milk, Dijon, nutmeg, garlic, olive oil, lemon and seasoning until glossy and smooth.
  5. 5Warm the sauce in a pan until the cheese melts.
  6. 6Fold the pasta and greens into the sauce.
  7. 7Tip everything into a baking dish.
  8. 8Scatter the extra cheese on top.
  9. 9If using breadcrumbs, add them here with a drizzle of olive oil.
  10. 10Bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.

Ingredients

  • 250 g pasta of your choice
  • 1 small head small head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 150 g frozen peas
  • 1 handful spinach or shredded kale
  • 1 tin cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 150 g grated strong cheddar
  • 200 ml oat milk or whole milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of lemon
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 30 g grated cheddar
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional if you want extra crunch)
  • 1 drizzle olive oil

Equipment

panbaking dish

Tips

  • Do not overbake. You want crisp top, creamy centre.