Cauliflower & macaroni cheese

• macaroni↗250g g
• head cauliflower↗1

  broken into pieces

• butter↗25g g
• plain flour↗2 tbsp tbsp
• English mustard↗2 tsp tsp

  powder

• milk↗450ml ml
• cheddar↗100g g

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, adding the cauliflower for the final 4 mins.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a pan, then stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 2 mins. Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time to get a smooth sauce. Add three-quarters of the cheese and some seasoning to the sauce.

3. 3

   Drain the macaroni and cauliflower and stir into the cheese sauce. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese and flash under a hot grill until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like.