Cheesy Pasta Bake

baconcheeseitalianpasta
4 servingsPrep 15 minCook 1 hr

Ingredients

Sl NoDescriptionQuantityMacros split
1Pasta350 g
490 kcal16g protein · 100g carbs · 2g fat
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2Butter50 g
333 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 37g fat
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3Flour100 g
357 kcal11g protein · 74g carbs · 2g fat · 3g fibre
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4Milk200 ml
156 kcal8g protein · 11g carbs · 9g fat · 0g fibre
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5Cheddar Cheese400 g
1632 kcal93g protein · 10g carbs · 136g fat · 0g fibre
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6Rashers of bacon0 g—Buy
Total, all ingredients2968 kcal · 129g protein · 195g carbs · 186g fat · 3g fiberestimated
Per serving742 kcal · 32g protein · 49g carbs · 46g fat · 1g fiberestimated
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Directions

Grate the cheese.

Chop up the bacon into roughly 2cm x 2cm squares.

Start cooking the pasta.

Start melting the butter in another saucepan.

Once melted, add flour and mix until the mixture forms a paste that does not stick to the sides. The quantity of flour required may vary.

Now start adding the milk slowly, while mixing, as to avoid lumps.

Heat on low heat while stirring until the sauce becomes thick. If unsure, taste the sauce, and if you cannot taste the flour, it is ready for the next step.

Add 80% of the cheese and stir until melted in.

Drain the pasta and add to baking dish.

Add the sauce and mix in.

If using bacon, fry it up and mix into the dish, making sure to include any fat that comes out of the bacon for extra flavour.

Use the rest of the cheese to cover the top.

Bake at gas mark 6 for about 30 minutes.

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