Mac & cheese

Ingredients

• 250g macaroni
• 40g butter
• 40g plain flour
• 600ml milk
• 250g grated cheddar
• 50g grated vegetarian parmesan

Method

• Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes; drain well and set aside.
• Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan slightly larger than that used for the macaroni. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Cook for 10-15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce.
• Meanwhile, preheat the grill to hot.
• Remove the sauce from the hob, add 175g of the cheese and stir until the cheese is well combined and melted.
• Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix well. Transfer to a deep suitably-sized ovenproof dish.
• Sprinkle over the remaining cheddar and the parmesan and place the dish under the hot grill. Cook until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve straightaway.