1. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 Macaroni cheese Session: 9

2. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 Ingredients 100g macaroni 100g Cheddar cheese 1 tomato 25g soft margarine 25g plain flour 250ml semi-skimmed milk Black pepper

3. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 Equipment Two saucepans Weighing scales Grater Chopping board Knife Colander Measuring jug Wooden spoon Whisk Ovenproof dish (or foil tray)

4. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 Method 1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, and then add the macaroni. Cook for about 10 – 12 minutes, until al dente.

5. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 2. Grate the cheese and slice the tomato.

6. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 3. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce: place the butter or margarine, flour and milk into a small saucepan;

7. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking all the time until it has thickened;

8. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 2 minutes;

9. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 stir in 75g of the grated cheese.

10. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 4. Preheat the grill.

11. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 5. Drain the boiling hot water away from the macaroni into a colander in the sink.

12. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 6. Stir the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce and add a few twists of black pepper.

13. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 7. Pour the macaroni into an oven-proof dish (or foil tray).

14. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 8. Arrange the tomato slices over the macaroni.

15. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 9. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and add a few twists of black pepper.

16. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 10. Place under a hot grill until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

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18. www.licencetocook.org.uk© Crown copyright 2008 Top tips Try different varieties of pasta shapes, such as rigatoni or shells. Add fresh herbs to the sauce, like chopped parsley or basil. During the last 2 – 3 minutes of cooking the macaroni, add a range of small pieces of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, courgette or peppers. The grill pan gets hot so remember to use oven gloves.

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