Macaroni Cheese with Leeks
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Recipe type: Pasta
Cuisine: Australian
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Serves: 6-8
 
Macaroni and Cheese with leeks. A budget-friendly family meal that can be made in less than an hour.
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 200C (400F).
  2. 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.
  3. Using the same saucepan, melt butter. Add leeks and cook until softened. Stir in flour and continue to stir for about a minute.
  4. Gradually pour in milk, stirring all the time until the mixture boils.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. When smooth stir through pasta and chives and season.
  6. Place into a greased ovenproof dish, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and put into the oven for 20 minutes or until golden on top.
  7. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad if desired.
Recipe by Hotly Spiced at http://hotlyspiced.com/macaroni-cheese-with-leeks/