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Broccoli Cheese Pasta Bake

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 300 g pasta shapes
  • 1 large head broccoli
  • 1 leek
  • 1 large handul baby spinach
  • 50 g butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2.5 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp Man Rub
  • 2 cups grated cheese
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Herb Crumb
  • Man Grind

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta is a large pot of salted water

  2. Saute sliced leek in butter for 2-3 minutes until softened 

  3. Add flour and Man Rub

  4. Stir to coat and cook out for 1 minutes

  5. Add milk

  6. Whisk sauce until thick, cook for about 3 minutes

  7. Add spinach and leave to wilt off the heat

    Cook broccoli in a separate saucepan until soft, drain well when cooked

  8. Add broccoli to the sauce and blend using a stick blender or add to a blender and blend till fairly smooth. Return to the saucepan and add most of the cheese, reserving a little to sprinkle on top 

  9. Stir cheese through to melt. Check seasoning and season with Man Grind to taste if needed

  10. Add cooked pasta, mix well 

  11. Place in a baking dish

  12. Sprinkle with cheese and lemon and herb crumb. Bake for 20 min at 180C or until cheese is golden and melted