Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake

• pasta shells300 g
• olive oil↗2 teaspoons
• bacon, chopped↗4
• onion, small and chopped↗1
• broccoli↗350 g
• peas, frozen↗1 cup
• cheese sauce1 1⁄2 cups
• cheese, grated for garnish↗50 g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180C.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet. Drain and return to pan.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook until soft and lightly browned.

4. 4

   Break the broccoli into small florets. Cook the broccoli and peas in a steamer until tender.

5. 5

   Gently mix together the broccoli, bacon, onion, peas and cheese sauce. Spread into a 2 litre ovenproof dish . Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden. About 15 - 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad if desired.