Bacon, Pea & Basil Macaroni
Creamy Bacon and Leek Macaroni is a satisfying dish that combines crispy bacon, tender leeks, and creamy cheesy sauce with a hint of mustard. This hearty pasta bake is topped with a golden layer of melted cheese and fresh basil, making it a comforting and flavorful meal for the whole family to enjoy.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 rashers streaky bacon , chopped
- 2 leeks , finely sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 140g frozen peas
- 400g macaroni
- 200g pack soft cheese
- 85g mature cheddar , grated
- 1 tbsp English mustard
- small bunch basil , shredded
Instructions
- Fry the bacon and leeks in the oil for 10 mins until the bacon is golden and the leeks soft. Tip in the peas and heat through. Meanwhile, boil the pasta and heat the grill to high.
- Reserve 150ml of the cooking water before you drain the pasta, then add it, the soft cheese, half the grated cheese and the mustard to the pan with the veg. Stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. Stir in most of the basil and the pasta, then scatter with the rest of the cheese. Grill for 2-3 mins until the cheese melts. Scatter with basil to serve.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 703 calories
- Fat Content: 32 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 16 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 81 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 28 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.87 milligram of sodium
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