Ingredients

  • 250 grams macaroni
  • 200 grams cheese
  • 20 grams grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 tsp horseradish cream
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 30 grams butter
  • 250 ml milk
  • 2/3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 clove garlic

Method

  • Preheat oven to 200F C. Butter an ovenproof dish
  • Put a large pan on to boil with 2.5 litres of water and plenty of salt.
  • When on a rolling boil add the macaroni and cook for no more than 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in another pan heat the oil and add the onion with a pinch of salt to help it soften quicker.
  • Cook over a medium heat
  • When the onion is soft add the garlic and cook until softened but not coloured.
  • Around 30 secs
  • Add the butter and flour and stir to form a roix once the butter has melted
  • Cook the roux for a minute to remove the raw flour taste
  • Add the milk (cold) gradually, mixing well with each addition to form a smooth white sauce.
  • Add the cheese and horseradish - and a splash more milk if the mix becomes too thick to pour
  • Season the sauce
  • Remove from the heat and add the peas
  • Drain the macaroni and add to the sauce
  • Pour the macaroni and sauce into the dish, top with parmesan and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbling
  • Allow to cool for 10 mins before serving