Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta bake with sweetcorn, perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g dried penne or fusilli pasta
- 200g sweetcorn (frozen or canned)
- 150g grated cheddar cheese
- 400ml milk
- 40g butter
- 40g flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 50g breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and grease your baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta until just tender, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and gradually stir in milk to make a creamy sauce. Add salt, pepper, sweetcorn, and half the cheese.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your baking dish is lightly greased for easy serving.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix pasta with sauce and pour into the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dish out generous portions and enjoy creamy, cheesy bliss.
Notes
- Pre-grate cheese for smooth melting.
- Do not overcook pasta before baking to avoid mushiness.
- Sprinkle paprika or fresh herbs for extra flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg