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FULLY FIBRE-LOADED MAC AND CHEESE
15m
Serves 4
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15m
Serves 4
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Directions
1
Cook the pasta.
2
Add the broccoli and peas for the last 3 minutes.
3
Drain and toss through the spinach to wilt.
4
Blend the cannellini beans, cheddar, milk, Dijon, nutmeg, garlic, olive oil, lemon and seasoning until glossy and smooth.
5
Warm the sauce in a pan until the cheese melts.
6
Fold the pasta and greens into the sauce.
7
Tip everything into a baking dish.
8
Scatter the extra cheese on top.
9
If using breadcrumbs, add them here with a drizzle of olive oil.
10
Bake 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
pan
baking dish
Tips
Do not overbake. You want crisp top, creamy centre.
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