TWO-CHEESE PASTA BAKE

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A warming dish perfect for a cosy dinner in front of the fire

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

375g fusilli (pasta twists)
200ml dry white wine
300ml whipping cream
few drops Tabasco sauce
100g mature vegetarian cheddar , grated
100g vegetarian stilton , crumbled
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried thyme
4 large plum tomatoes , sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to pack instructions until almost tender. Drain and rinse under cold water, drain again, then set aside.
  • In a heavy-based pan combine the wine, cream and Tabasco sauce, then gently heat. Gradually add half the cheddar and half the stilton, whisking constantly. Whisk in the sage and thyme and a good sprinkling of black pepper. When the mixture is smooth remove from the heat.
  • Place the pasta in a buttered 1.4 litre/2½ pint ovenproof dish. Pour the cheese and cream mixture over and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 mins. Remove the foil and arrange the tomato slices on top. Bake, uncovered, for 10 mins until the tomatoes are softened, the pasta is tender and the sauce has all been absorbed into the pasta. Serve immediately with a crisp winter salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium

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