Wholewheat pasta with cheese sauce recipe

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  • Vegetarian
Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins
Cost RangeNot
Jessica Dady
By Jessica Dady
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An easy supper dish you can rustle up in 10 minutes: tasty wholewheat pasta in a homemade cheese sauce

Ingredients

  • 300g wholewheat fusilli or penne pasta
  • 50g butter
  • 50g wholemeal flour
  • 568ml semi skimmed milk
  • 100g Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 75g wholemeal breadcrumbs

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Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, drain and return to the pan.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the flour, cook gently for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring until thickened and stir in the cheese until melted, season to taste. Stir into the pasta and transfer to an ovenproof dish.
  3. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and place under a preheated grill until golden.
  4. Serve with a fresh crispy green salad.
Top Tip for making Wholewheat pasta with cheese sauce

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Jessica Dady
Jessica Dady
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to kitchen appliances, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends some of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family including her two lucky children.

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