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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2006 11:41:15 GMT
I haven't tried this yet, but can't wait to.  Baked Penne, with Leeks, Mustard and Bacon Serves 4-6 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 1 pint/560ml milk 8 oz/225g streaky bacon, chopped 4 leeks, sliced and washed 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 7 fl.oz/200ml crème fraîche 12oz/340g penne a thick slice of white bread 3oz/100g grated gruyere or parmesan 1 tbsp butter Heat oven gas 7, 220C/425F Make a creamy sauce by melting 2 tbsp of butter and stirring in the same amount of flour. Cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in the milk. Simmer very gently while making the rest of the dish. Fry the bacon until the fat runs, then add the leeks and cook until they are soft. Stir in the mustard, crème fraîche and white sauce, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook the penne, and whiz the bread to crumbs in a food processor. Mix the crumbs with the cheese. When the pasta is just fractionally underdone, drain it and add to the leek mixture. Tip the whole lot into a large gratin dish and scatter over the cheese and crumbs. Dot with the second lot of butter and bake for 10 -15 minutes until browned. |
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Post by Alicat on Oct 3, 2006 11:43:50 GMT
 That sounds scrummy rita.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2006 11:52:45 GMT
It sure does - I think I might cook it for dinner on Friday - I will let you know. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2006 11:52:38 GMT
Yummy - very good it was too - will be cooking it again for sure. |
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