Nduja Mac ’n’ Cheese

Instructions

STEP 1

First, make the nduja cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine.

STEP 2

Stir and allow the flour to cook off for 1 – 2 minutes before slowly adding the milk, whisking continuously to achieve a smooth, silky white sauce.

STEP 3

Once all the milk has been added, sprinkle in the grated cheese and stir until melted before gently whisking through the nduja to form a smooth, orange sauce. Season with a little salt and pepper.

STEP 4

Bring a pan of salted water to the boil before adding the macaroni. Cook until al dente before draining and running under cold water to ensure the pasta stops cooking – this will also help stop the pasta from absorbing too much of the sauce.

STEP 5

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Stir the cooked and cooled pasta through cheese sauce before pouring into an ovenproof dish.

STEP 6

In a bowl, combine the breadcrumb and the remaining 50g cheddar. Sprinkle on top of the pasta dish and place in the oven to bake for 25 – 30 minutes until golden and crisp and the sauce is bubbling.

STEP 7

Serve along a fresh, crisp green salad and garlic bread for dipping.

*Vegetarian nduja is now easily available in most large supermarkets. Switch to using this
this and you’re well on your way to making a super satisfying vegetarian meal for even the
biggest of meat-eaters!