Gratin Of Macaroni With Bacon And Leeks
An old favourite brought up to date. Simply add a tub of fresh cheese sauce to a tasty mix of smoked bacon, leeks and pasta.
Steps
Preheat the oven to 375f cook the pasta according to pack instructions , drain thoroughly and return to the pan to keep warm.
Meanwhile , heat the oil in a medium pan and fry the leek and bacon for 2-3 minutes , or until the leek is starting to soften.
Stir in the cheese sauce , bring to a bubble , then add the pasta and stir together.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and transfer to a baking dish.
Sprinkle with the cheese and place the tomatoes over the top.
Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 20-25 minutes , until the topping is golden and the tomatoes have softened.
Serve with a mixed herb salad.
Ingredients
macaroni, olive oil, leek, bacon, cheese sauce, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes