CHEESY SPROUT PASTA BAKE

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Make this cheesy sprout pasta bake for a filling family supper. Our easy veggie recipe makes for a tasty twist on a standard macaroni cheese

Provided by Miriam Nice

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

200g Brussels sprouts , halved
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
350g penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 garlic clove , crushed
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml milk
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
200g mature cheddar , grated
green salad leaves , to serve (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sprouts in the oil and vinegar, then tip into a roasting tin. Bake for 10-15 mins, tossing again halfway through.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it has a slight bite (around two minutes less than pack instructions), then drain and set aside.
Heat the butter in a pan. Add the garlic and flour and cook for 1-2 mins. Gradually add the milk until the mixture is smooth, then simmer for 5 mins until thick.
Remove from the heat and add the mustard and most of the cheese, reserving one handful for the topping. Season well and stir. Add the pasta, then tip the mixture into a large baking dish. Top with the roasted sprouts and reserved cheese and bake for 20 mins until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium