Cheesy broccoli pasta bake

• penne↗280g 280g
• broccoli↗280g 280g

  cut into florets

• butter↗25g 25g
• plain flour↗25g 25g
• milk↗300ml 300ml
• wholegrain mustard↗1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• mature cheddar↗140g 140g

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta, adding the broccoli for the final 4-5 mins and cooking until tender. Drain well, then heat the grill.

2. 2

   Heat the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min, then gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 2 mins, before stirring in the mustard, half the cheese and seasoning.

3. 3

   Mix the pasta and broccoli into the sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and place under a hot grill for 3-4 mins until golden and bubbling.