Ingredients

  • 14 ounces spiral pasta large
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 3/4 ounces white cheddar grated
  • 2 3/4 ounces Parmesan grated
  • 3 1/2 ounces gorgonzola crumbled
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 2 3/4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes pack in oil, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch basil 1/2 shredded
  • 8 ounces Italian bread crusty, torn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a deep 10 cup baking dish. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually blend in milk. Return to heat and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 mins.
  • Remove from heat and mix in cheeses. Add sauce to pasta. Stir in scallions, tomatoes and shredded basil. Season to taste. Pour into prepared dish.
  • In a bowl, toss together torn bread, olive oil and garlic. Sprinkle bread over pasta and top with remaining basil. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden.