Macaroni cheese with broccoli

• Penne / fusilli400g
• Semi-skimmed milk600ml
• Plain flour50g
• Butter50g
• Mature cheddar200g
• Broccoli (head)1

Plus salt and pepper. About £3.40 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Cook 400g pasta following the pack. Add 1 broccoli, cut into small florets, for the last 4 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Melt 50g butter, stir in 50g flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in 600ml milk. Simmer, stirring, until thick.

3. 3

   Take off the heat and stir in 150g of the 200g grated cheddar. Season.

4. 4

   Mix in the pasta and broccoli. Tip into a dish, top with the rest of the cheese and grill for 5 minutes until golden. You can also bake it at 200°C for 15 minutes.