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Ingredients
4 tablespoons
Butter
700 grams
Spiral pasta
6 whole
Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons
English mustard
6 tablespoons
Plain flour
1000 millilitres
Semi-skimmed milk
500 grams
Cheddar
100 grams
Parmesan
Steps
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
Step 2
Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
Step 3
Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
Step 4
Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish
Step 5
Top with extra Parmesan and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with garlic bread and salad or fried chicken with Sriracha hot sauce for a spicier kick. (recipe serves four portions)