200g macaroni
25g butter
25g plain flour
450ml whole milk
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp English mustard
50g mature cheddar PLUS some extra for topping
Black pepper
1. Cook the macaroni in plenty of boiling water until tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt 25g of the butter in a pan, and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a smooth sauce. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes until it thickens.
3. Then stir in black pepper and the mustard.
4. Add the grated cheese and stir until smooth. and stir in the cheddar until smooth.
5. Take off the heat, and season to taste.
6. Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold running water. Then combine the pasta and cheese sauce and tip into the dish.
7. Top with some grated cheese and heat in the oven for 20-25minutes.
