Cheesey Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

2 onions
2 garlic cloves
200g chestnut mushrooms
200g portobello mushrooms
200g cheddar
360g orzo pasta
60g cornflour
1 ltr full cream milk
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
25g hazelnuts, finely chopped

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 40 mins

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Method

1. Warm your oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Fill a large pan with water and add a good pinch of salt. Pop the pan on a high heat and bring to the boil.

2. Peel and finely chop the onions. Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Chop the chestnut and portobello mushrooms into bite-sized chunks. Coarsely grate the cheddar.

3. Pour 1 tbsp oil into a large, ovenproof pan and warm over a medium heat. Slide in the onions, garlic and mushrooms and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Pop a lid on the pan. Cook the veg for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, till the veg are golden and juicy.

4. Meanwhile, the water in the other pan should be boiling. When it is, add the pasta and stir well. Simmer the pasta for 6 mins till slightly softened but still a little bit chalky. Drain.

5. When the veg in the pan are golden, add the cornflour and stir well to combine with the veg. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring frequently as you do, till the cornflour and milk combine to make a thick sauce. Stir in the mustard and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, stir in the cheddar and remove from the heat.

6. Toss the drained pasta into the pan with the cheese sauce and veg. Stir well to mix. Level the top of the pasta with a wooden spoon, then sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts over the top. Slide the pan into the warm oven and bake for 20-25 mins, till golden and bubbling. If your pan isn’t suitable for using in the oven, transfer the pasta and sauce to an ovenproof dish before baking.

7. Divide the pasta bake between warm plates and serve.

8. Love Your Leftovers
The pasta will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Divide the pasta bake between the tubs, seal and store. Defrost overnight, if necessary, then reheat in the microwave till piping hot all the way through.