Classic mac & cheese
13
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 45 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Our classic mac and cheese recipe proves you can enjoy this rich, carby classic
Ingredients
White pasta, dry
260 g, macaroni
Plain White Flour
1½ tablespoon(s), level
Skimmed Milk
300 ml
Low Fat Spread
25 g
Half fat Cheddar cheese
100 g
Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon(s), level
Cayenne Pepper
1 g, large pinch
Breadcrumbs, dried
2 tablespoon(s)
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5. Cook the macaroni according to pack instructions. Drain, reserving 50ml of the water.
2
Whisk the flour with 100ml of the milk until smooth. Pour into a pan and heat gently, stirring continuously until it starts to thicken. Gradually add the remaining milk, whisking until smooth, then cook the sauce gently for 2 inutes before removing the pan from the heat.
3
Add the spread, two-thirds of the cheese, the mustard, cayenne and some freshly ground black pepper to the sauce. Allow the cheese to melt, stir to combine and season.
4
Stir the macaroni into the sauce until coated. Stir in the reserved 50ml pasta water, then pour everything into a 20cm baking dish. Combine the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs and scatter over the surface, mist with cooking spray, then bake for 25 minutes until golden.
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