Gruyère cauliflower cheese pasta bake

Step by Step

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220ºC, gas mark 7. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions, adding the cauliflower and broccoli for the last 4 minutes of cooking time.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place the pancetta, salad onions and red chilli in a small non-stick frying pan and cook for 5 minutes until crisp. Set aside.

Step 3

In a pan, bring the milk and flour to the boil, stirring until thickened. Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the mustard and most of the cheese.

Step 4

Drain the pasta and florets and return to the pan. Stir in the pancetta mixture and cheese sauce and transfer to a small ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.