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Extra Cheesy Penne Pasta Side Dish

Extra Cheesy Penne Pasta Side Dish

with Cheddar and Red Leicester | Perfect for sharing
4.5(18)Review Summary
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on March 24, 2026
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Calories
: 
850 kcal
Protein
: 
26g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

30 grams

Red Leicester

(Contains: Milk)

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Mustard, Soya)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

20 grams

Butter

1.5 tbsp

Plain Flour

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3556 kJ
Energy (kcal)850 kcal
Fat49.8 g
of which saturates30.7 g
Carbohydrate74.9 g
of which sugars5.7 g
Dietary Fibre2.8 g
Protein26 g
Salt2.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle
•Oven dish

Instructions

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pasta.

b) Grate the Red Leicester and Cheddar.

c) When boiling, add the penne pasta to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

d) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

2

a) Meanwhile, preheat your grill to high.

b) Melt the butter (see pantry for amount) in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Once hot, stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!

c) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) a little at a time, followed by the vegetable stock paste. Bring to the boil, stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins. Stir in the creme fraiche, then remove from the heat.

d) Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

3

a) Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add a splash of water to loosen if needed, then pour into an ovenproof dish. 

b) Pop under your grill until the top is golden brown, 3-5 mins.

c) Add to a serving dish and tuck in.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found it deliciously cheesy, while others felt it lacked flavour or was too rich.
  • Ease of prep: The dish made for a satisfying lunch and was enjoyed by both adults and children.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing the cheese or cream for a lighter version if you prefer less richness.
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