Ingredients
400g macaroni
¾ cup green beans
cut into 1 inch pieces
50g butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 cup tasty cheese
grated
½ cup parmesan cheese
grated
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 strainer
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook pasta following packet directions. Halfway through cooking the pasta, add green beans to the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Once butter is melted add flour, while constantly stirring.
- Gradually add milk and begin whisking to prevent lumps.
- Once all the milk is added, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add mustard and adjust seasoning then remove from the heat.
- Strain pasta and beans and add to the sauce followed by the cheeses.
- Fold to combine and serve.
Notes
Tip
Adding more than one cheese makes this a little more interesting for kids and adults alike.
Tip
Adding a touch of mustard introduces your kids to another mild flavour they might not otherwise be willing to try.
