Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 200g streaky bacon
  • 300g dried pasta
  • 1 cauliflower , cut into large florets
  • 25g butter
  • 25g plain flour
  • 300ml milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 140g cheddar , grated
  • 1 soft wholemeal roll , whizzed to breadcrumbs
  • salad , to serve, (optional)

Instruction

  • Heat the grill to high and bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Grill the bacon slices for 5 mins or until crispy, then drain on kitchen paper and cut into small pieces.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Add the cauliflower to the pasta pan for the final 8 mins, so that it is just tender, then drain, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan over a low heat, then stir in the flour and cook for a couple of mins. Gradually stir in the milk, mixing well between each addition. Bring to a simmer, then cook for a few mins until thickened. Season, add the mustard and half the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Tip the pasta and cauliflower back into the pan along with the reserved cooking water. Stir through the cheese sauce and bacon, then transfer the mix to a baking dish. Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, then sprinkle over the pasta. Cook for 5 mins under the grill until browned. Serve with a salad, if you like.