dinner · vegetarian
Pea and chive mac and cheese
Creamy cheddar macaroni made with a smooth butter-and-flour sauce, with sweet peas and fresh chives folded through.
- Time
- 35min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains milk and wheat.
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Method
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1
Cook the macaroni in boiling water until just tender, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes. Drain.
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2
Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk. Simmer gently until the sauce coats a spoon.
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3
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the grated cheddar until smooth.
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4
Fold in the macaroni and peas, then stir in the chopped chives.
