Cheesy Sprout Pasta Bake Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the sprouts in the oil and vinegar, then tip into a roasting tin. Bake for 10-15 mins, tossing again halfway through.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it has a slight bite (around two minutes less than pack instructions), then drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter in a pan. Add the garlic and flour and cook for 1-2 mins. Gradually add the milk until the mixture is smooth, then simmer for 5 mins until thick.
• Remove from the heat and add the mustard and most of the cheese, reserving one handful for the topping. Season well and stir. Add the pasta, then tip the mixture into a large baking dish. Top with the roasted sprouts and reserved cheese and bake for 20 mins until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like.

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the mixture (about an 8-cup).
• To make the topping: stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter, add in the cheese, mix well until combined; set aside.
• Wash and trim the sprouts and cut an "X" in the bottom.
• Cook the sprouts in boiling water for about 7-8 minutes, or until fairly tender.
• Drain and plunge into ice water or very cold water (squeeze out any excess water with hands).
• Place into prepared baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in the thyme, fresh garlic (if using) and chopped onion; saute for 3-5 minutes until soft.
• Add/whisk in flour, cook whisking for 5 minutes.
• Add in half and half cream, seasoning salt and pepper; bring to a very light boil, and whisk continuously for about 6-7 minutes until mixture is smooth and thick.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add in the gruyere cheese; stir until melted.
• Pour the creamed mixture over the sprouts in the dish.
• Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
• Delicious!