Pancetta and Leek Mac n' Cheese

 

Pancetta and leek mac and cheese with a serving spoon and a bowl of mixed salad leaves to the side.

Ingredients

  • 250g Smoked Pancetta
  • 1 Leek
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 500g Maccheroni Pasta
  • 200g Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 120g Mixed Salad Leaves
  • 75g Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Plain Flour
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil

Method

  1. Bring a large pot with salted water to the boil.

  2. Finely dice the leek, garlic, and pancetta.  Set all aside.

  3. In a large frying pan on high heat, drizzle olive oil, and add the pancetta. Cook for 5 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.  Add the leek and garlic.  Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden.  Turn off the heat and set aside.

  4. Bring a medium-sized pan to medium-high heat and add the butter.  Let it melt, then add the flour and mix through with a whisk until a paste forms.  Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly.

  5. Slowly add the milk, while whisking, until thickened.  Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  6. Add the cheese to the sauce, and keep stirring until a sticky texture forms.  Turn down heat to low and keep warm.

  7. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to packet instructions.  Drain well, reserving some of the pasta water.

  8. Place the pasta back into the pot.  Add the cooked pancetta, garlic, leek, and cheese sauce.  Mix through well and check seasoning.

  9. Serve hot with a side salad.

Ingredients for Pancetta and Leek Mac n' Cheese

Garlic Head Each

$2.50 ea
$24.99
 

Harris Farm Farmer Friendly Full Cream Milk 2L

$3.10 ea
 

Leeks Each

$2.00 ea
 

A2 Full Cream Milk 2L

$6.95 ea
 

Coolibah Salad Baby Leaves Mixed min 120g

$4.99 ea
 

Harris Farm Farmer Friendly Lite Milk 2L

$3.10 ea
 

A2 Light Milk 2L

$6.95 ea
 

Coolibah Salad Baby Mixed Leaves Organic 120g

$5.99 ea
 

A2 Full Cream Milk 1L

$3.90 ea
 

Barambah Organics Unhomogenised Cream Top Full Cream Milk 2L

$7.29 ea
 

Harris Farm Butter Salted 250g

$4.29 ea
 

Real Shredded Tasty Cheddar Cheese 450g

$8.50 ea
 

Harris Farm Butter Unsalted Cultured Style 250g

$4.29 ea
 

Leeks Trimmed Prepack Each

$5.99 ea
 

Lurpak Butter Slightly Salted 250g

$5.80 ea
 

Garlic Organic 150g

$14.99 ea
 

Pure Pastures Jersey Full Cream 2L

$6.50 ea
 

Norco Full Cream Milk 2L

$4.00 ea
 

Lurpak Butter Unsalted 250g

$5.80 ea
 

Rosto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mellow 750ml

$13.69 ea
 

Norco Full Cream Milk 3L

$6.00 ea
 

Ballantyne Butter Salted Traditional 250g

$6.79 ea
 

Alba Shredded Cheddar Cheese 500g

$13.99 ea
 

Pure Pastures Jersey Non-Homogenised Milk 2L

$6.50 ea
 

Made by Cow Cold Pressed Raw Jersey Milk 1.5L

$7.99 ea
 

Pure Pastures Jersey Full Cream Milk 1L

$3.50 ea
 

Ballantyne Butter Unsalted Cultured Style 250g

$6.79 ea
 

Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk 1L

$2.25 ea
 

Garlic Clove 200g

$4.99 ea
 

Rosto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Oomph 750ml

$15.99 ea
 

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L

$20.99 ea
 

Norco Full Cream Lactose Free Milk 2L

$5.80 ea
 

Paris Creek Farms Bio-Dynamic Organic Fresh Butter Unsalted 200g

$8.69 ea
 

Villa Rossi Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1l

$17.99 ea
 

Dairy Farmers Full Cream Long Life Milk 1L

$2.69 ea
 

Norco Full Cream Milk 1L

$1.99 ea
 

Norco Lite Milk 2L

$4.50 ea
 

Norco Organic Full Cream Milk 2L

$5.90 ea
 

Norco Lite Lactose Free Milk 2L

$5.80 ea
 

Pure Pastures Jersey Reduced Fat Milk 1L

$3.50 ea
 

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 240g

$7.99 ea
 

Norco Finest Full Cream Milk 1.5L

$4.50 ea
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Rock Salt Grinder 200g

$5.99 ea
 

Norco Lite Milk 1L

$2.99 ea
 

Norco Skim Milk 2L

$4.50 ea
 

Dairy Farmers Skim Long Life Milk 1L

$2.69 ea
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Fine Salt 1kg

$5.99 ea
 

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 125g

$5.99 ea
 

Colavita Premium Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

$12.69 ea
 

Norco Skim Milk 1L

$2.99 ea