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Creamy SPAM® & Broccoli pasta.
| PREP TIME | 10 Min |
| COOK TIME | 15 - 20 Min |
| READY IN | 25 - 30 Min |
| SERVES | 4 |
INGREDIENTS
- 340g can of SPAM®, cut into sticks
- 225g/8oz Penne pasta
- 225g/8oz Broccoli florets
- 50g/2oz Butter
- 3 Medium leeks, sliced
- 60ml/4tbsp Plain flour
- 600ml/1pt Milk
- 5ml/1tsp English mustard
- 2.5ml/½tsp Grated Nutmeg (optional)
- 100g/4oz Cheddar cheese, grated
DIRECTIONS
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the Broccoli florets, return to the boil and cook for a further 5 minutes or until both the pasta and Broccoli are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium pan, add the leeks and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the leeks are soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk to the pan, stirring well between additions. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sauce boils and thickens. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the mustard, nutmeg (if using), the cheese and SPAM®.
- Stir the drained pasta and broccoli into the sauce, toss well to mix and season to taste. Serve immediately.
