Leek Mac & Cheese

A simple but effective twist on a classic mac and cheese. Softened buttery leeks are used as the base for the roux, which adds with lovely nutty, sweet flavour!

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Cook the pasta in heavily salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions. Drain, then toss with olive oil.

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For

4

M

I

Pasta & veg

500

g

Macoroni, or spirali

2

Leeks, large, trimmed, halved and finely sliced

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Notes

Swap out the leaks for roasted butternut squash, its also a winner!

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