With a little bit of prep and 10 minutes or so on the stove, this cheese sauce will be ready in the same time as it takes to cook your pasta. Pronto!
Ingredients
- 375g dried elbow pasta
- 50g butter
- 1 small brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups 4 cheese melts blend, grated plus extra to serve
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Method
- Step 1Cook pasta following packet directions.
- Step 2Meanwhile, melt butter in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes or until just softened. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until bubbling. Remove from heat.
- Step 3Gradually add milk, stirring, until smooth and combined. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheese. Stir until just melted.
- Step 4Drain pasta and add to cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with chives and extra cheese. Serve.
- Low sodium
Nutrition
2439 kj
Energy
20.5g
Fat Total
13.3g
Saturated Fat
3.8g
Fibre
19g
Protein
40mg
Cholesterol
287mg
Sodium
78g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Claire Brookman
- Image credit: Andrew Young
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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