Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 35minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Estimated cost per serve is 4.89 dollar
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
11 Ingredients
Number of servings
4
- 300grams macaroni
- 2 slices white bread
- 4 rashers bacon, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups shredded light tasty cheese
- 20grams unsalted butter
- 2tablespoons American-style mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup plain flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 120grams baby spinach leaf
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
Description
This creamy cheesy bacon and spinach macaroni is next-level delicious and affordable. Easy to make, this comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease a 1.75L (7-cup) rectangular ovenproof dish. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
Step 2 of 4
Meanwhile, coarsely tear bread into pieces and place in a bowl. Heat a small non-stick frying pan. Add bacon to pan and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly. Add bacon and half of the cheese to bread in bowl.
Step 3 of 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard, garlic and flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Gradually stir in milk, whisking between additions, until combined. Bring to the boil, stirring, for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Add remaining cheese, spinach and peas. Stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in pasta. Season.
Step 4 of 4
Spoon pasta mixture into prepared dish. Top with bread mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden-brown. Remove from oven. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve.
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