Name: Lactose-free macaroni cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil -; 2 tbsp plain flour -; 500ml lactose-free milk -; 125g Parmigiano-Reggiano finely grated -; 2 tsp Dijon mustard -; 250g elbow macaroni or short pasta -; 3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs -; pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper -

Ingredients for - Lactose-free macaroni cheese

1. 2 tbsp olive oil

2. 2 tbsp plain flour

3. 500ml lactose-free milk

4. 125g Parmigiano-Reggiano finely grated

5. 2 tsp Dijon mustard

6. 250g elbow macaroni or short pasta

7. 3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs

8. pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper

How to cook deliciously - Lactose-free macaroni cheese

1 . Stage

Whisk the olive oil and flour together in a saucepan until smooth, then warm over a medium heat until lightly golden and thickened slightly. Add the milk a splash at a time, whisking continually, until a smooth white sauce forms. Cook for 2 mins more until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in 100g of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and the Dijon mustard, then cook for another 1-2 mins until melted. Season well.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 8-10 mins until al dente. Drain well and stir into the cheese sauce. Tip into a baking dish and heat the grill to medium. Toss together the breadcrumbs, paprika or cayenne and the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano, then scatter over the top of the macaroni cheese. Grill for 5-8 mins until the top is crispy and golden. Serve with a sharply dressed green salad.