From f79a96fa02846dc796230d312c9a2088d74c6bb7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DAMO238 <32229196+DAMO238@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:04:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added Cheesy Pasta Bake (#301) Co-authored-by: DAMO238 --- src/cheesy-pasta-bake.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/cheesy-pasta-bake.md diff --git a/src/cheesy-pasta-bake.md b/src/cheesy-pasta-bake.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a6201df --- /dev/null +++ b/src/cheesy-pasta-bake.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Cheesy Pasta Bake + +- ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min +- 🍳Cook time: 1 hr +- 🍽️ Servings: 4 + +## Ingredients + +- 300-400g Pasta (Fusilli recommended but not essential) +- 50g Butter +- 100g Flour +- 200ml Milk +- 400g Cheddar Cheese +- 6 Rashers of bacon (optional) + +## Directions + +1. Grate the cheese. +2. Chop up the bacon into roughly 2cm x 2cm squares. +3. Start boiling some water, when boiling, add the pasta. +4. While the water is boiling, start melting the butter in another saucepan. +5. Once melted, add flour and mix until the mixture forms a paste that does not stick to the sides. The quantity of flour required may vary. +6. Now start adding the milk slowly, while mixing, as to avoid lumps. +7. Heat on low heat while stirring until the sauce becomes thick. If unsure, taste the sauce, and if you cannot taste the flour, it is ready for the next step. +8. Add 80% of the cheese and stir until melted in. +9. Drain the pasta and add to baking dish. +10. Add the sauce and mix in. +11. If using bacon, fry it up and mix into the dish, making sure to include any fat that comes out of the bacon for extra flavour. +12. Use the rest of the cheese to cover the top. +13. Bake at gas mark 6 for about 30 minutes. + + +## Contribution + +- TechieDamien - [website](https://techiedamien.xyz) + +;tags: bacon cheese italian pasta