Cauliflower mac & cheese

• Penne / fusilli300g
• Cauliflower1
• Semi-skimmed milk600ml
• Plain flour50g
• Butter50g
• Mature cheddar180g
• Sliced wholemeal loaf1

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.22 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Cook 300g pasta following the pack, adding 1 cauliflower in small florets for the last 6 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Melt 50g butter, stir in 50g flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in 600ml milk until thick. Take off the heat and stir in 140g of the grated cheddar.

3. 3

   Mix in the pasta and cauliflower and tip into a dish. Blitz or grate 2 slices of bread into crumbs, mix with the remaining cheese and scatter on top.

4. 4

   Grill for 5 minutes until golden and bubbling.