Brussels sprout & bacon macaroni
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Preheat your oven to 180c (160c fan).
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, allow to steam and set aside.
If using uncooked bacon (rather than gammon) add a little oil to a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and fry until crispy. If you like, you can crisp up the sprouts in the pan for a minute or two. Set aside whilst you make the cheese sauce.
Add the butter to a non-stick saucepan. Melt on a medium heat before adding the flour and milk. Whisk quickly & continuously until you have a smooth sauce.
Add the mustard and cheese, and bring the heat up a little until it starts to thicken. Remove from the heat.
Add the cooked pasta to a large ovenproof dish, and layer on the sprouts and bacon (or gammon).
Pour the sauce over and gently stir to coat everything well. Bake in the oven for around 15 - 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top has browned.
Serve immediately.
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