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Cheesy macaroni, pancetta & pecorino bake
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Try this quick and easy cheesy macaroni bake for a delicious midweek dinner!
Ingredients:
  • 18.20 gm olive oil
  • 350g piece pancetta, trimmed, chopped
  • 400g macaroni
  • Large handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 35g breadcrumbs
  • 40g pecorino
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 100g plain flour
  • 750ml milk
  • 60ml white wine
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • 80g pecorino
  • 80g parmesan
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C for a perfect cooking environment.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until a thick paste forms. Reduce heat to low and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until a smooth sauce forms. Stir in the wine and cream. If needed, add more milk to adjust thickness. Remove from heat and stir in pecorino, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • In a large frypan over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until beautifully golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until just shy of being fully cooked according to the package instructions. Drain well.
  • Mix the pasta, basil, and pancetta into the creamy bechamel sauce until well combined. Transfer the mixture into a 2.5L baking dish. In a separate bowl, blend breadcrumbs and pecorino cheese, then sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden. Serve with an additional sprinkle of pecorino cheese.

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