Murat AygünPremier Commis
17 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A comforting British classic made by mixing cooked pasta with cheddar béchamel and baking it until bubbling on top. It is delicious even when cold and packs easily in a lunchbox.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the pasta

10 min

Cook the pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.

2

Make the béchamel sauce

9 min

Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in most of the cheddar until melted, then season with salt.

3

Combine and bake

45 min

Mix the drained pasta with the sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top. Bake in an oven preheated to 190°C / 375°F for 45 minutes, until bubbling and deep golden on top.

Reminder

Whisk the béchamel continuously as it cooks to prevent lumps. If you take the dish out too early, the top will not bubble; wait until it turns deep golden. Allergen: Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and dairy (béchamel and cheddar).

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
480 kcalCalories
20 gProtein
46 gCarbohydrate
24 gFat
2 gFiber
6 gSugar
560 mgSodium
14 gSaturated Fat
Protein 17% Carbohydrate 38% Fat 45%
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Hüseyin Yaman Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Fırınlamadan önce tepsiyi bir gün önceden hazırlayıp buzdolabında bekletsem 45 dakikalık pişirme süresi değişir mi, yoksa 190 derecede birkaç dakika mı uzatmam gerekir, üstü yine de kabarcıklanır mı merak ediyorum.

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