Bacon, pea & basil macaroni

Name: Bacon, pea & basil macaroni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped; 2 leeks, finely sliced into rings; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 140 grams frozen pea; 400 grams macaroni; 200 grams pack soft cheese; 85 grams mature cheddar, grated; 1 Tbsp English mustard; 1 small bunch basil, shredded

Bacon, pea & basil macaroni might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 896 calories, 39g of protein, and 42g of fat each. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of rashers streaky bacon, pea, pack cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. Bacon and Pea Macaroni & Cheese, Pea Salad with Basil and Pea Shoots, and Creamy Pancetta, Leek + Pea Macaroni and Cheese are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

Fry the bacon and leeks in the oil for 10 mins until the bacon is golden and the leeks soft. Tip in the peas and heat through. Meanwhile, boil the pasta and heat the grill to high.

Ingredients you will need

Bacon

Leek

Pasta

Peas

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Grill

Reserve 150ml of the cooking water before you drain the pasta, then add it, the soft cheese, half the grated cheese and the mustard to the pan with the veg. Stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. Stir in most of the basil and the pasta, then scatter with the rest of the cheese. Grill for 2-3 mins until the cheese melts. Scatter with basil to serve.

Ingredients you will need

Soft Cheese