Ultimate Comforting Mac n Cheese

Ingredients

• 350g Signature Tastes penne pasta
• 1 pack Dry Cure Hampshire Bacon Lardons
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 50g butter
• 50g plain flour
• 950ml milk
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 225g - Signature Tastes Vintage Irish White mixed with the red cheddar
• 225g - Signature Tastes Vintage Red Cheddars mixed with the white cheddar
• 50g SuperValu Signature Tastes parmesan
• 100g spring onions, finely sliced

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside until needed.
2. Place a large, ovenproof frying pan over a medium-low heat and add the bacon lardons. Fry until golden and crispy then add the garlic and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add the butter and allow to melt then add the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes to cook out the flour. Now, gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition until you have a lovely, rich sauce.
4. Bring the sauce to the boil and stir in the Dijon, then add 250g of the SuperValu White & Red cheddars and all of the parmesan. Stir until the cheese has melted then stir in the spring onions and pasta, mixing to combine.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high and top the pasta with the remaining 200g of cheddar. Place underneath the grill for 4 - 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and is golden and bubbling.
6. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving with a green salad.