Quick ‘n’ easy Bolognese bake with Everyday Favourites grated Cheddar

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Here’s a simple oven baked version of the UK’s favourite pasta dish. Combining a Bolognese sauce, a bechamel sauce and grated mature Cheddar, creates a creamy richness with an added pizza-like mozzarella topping. Comfort food at its best! …for the béchamel​ sauce 1. Gently bring the milk to the boil in a small saucepan with the onion, studded with the bay and cloves. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 20 mins.​ 2. Melt the butter in another saucepan, then add the flour. Stir continuously until a roux. Continue stirring for 2 mins.​ 3. Remove the onion, bay and cloves from the milk with a slotted spoon and discard. Gradually add the infused milk to the roux, stirring as you go, until a smooth sauce. Cook for 5-10 mins, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste. …for the Pasta Bake 4. Pre-heat the oven to 180’C (fan) or 200’C​. 5. Cook the béchamel sauce as per separate instructions.​ 6. Cook the dried pasta as per instructions. Drain and set aside. 7. Combine the Everyday Favourites Bolognese sauce, home-made béchamel sauce and drained, cooked pasta.​ 8. Mix well before adding some pasta cooking water to loosen up the consistency, if required.​ 9. Transfer half of the pasta mix to an oven-proof dish.​ 10. Sprinkle the Everyday Favourites mature Cheddar cheese over the pasta mix.​ 11. Finish by adding the remainder of the pasta. ​ 12. Top with the grated Everyday Favourites mozzarella cheese. (Add breadcrumbs if a crunchy topping is required) ​ 13. Place in the oven.​ 14. Bake for about 25- 30 minutes until the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.​ 15. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5–10 minutes prior to serving. 16. Serve with a fresh green salad and garlic bread to mop up the cheese and sauce. Looking for a beef wholesale supplier? Click the link to find out how we can help you.