Macaroni Cheese with Leeks
Author: Hotly Spiced
Recipe type: Pasta
Cuisine: Australian
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Serves: 6-8
- 500g macaroni pasta
- 60g butter
- 2 leeks, finely sliced and rinsed
- 3 tbs plain flour
- 1 ltr (4 cups) milk
- 2 cups grated cheese
- bunch of chives, finely sliced
- handful parmesan cheese
- Pre-heat oven to 200C (400F).
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and cook pasta according to directions on the packet. Strain pasta into a colander and set aside.
- Using the same saucepan, melt butter. Add leeks and cook until softened. Stir in flour and continue to stir for about a minute.
- Gradually pour in milk, stirring all the time until the mixture boils.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese. When smooth stir through pasta and chives and season.
- Place into a greased ovenproof dish, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and put into the oven for 20 minutes or until golden on top.
- Serve with crusty bread and a side salad if desired.
Recipe by Hotly Spiced at http://hotlyspiced.com/macaroni-cheese-with-leeks/
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