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Green bean bake

Name: Green bean bake
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 200 g Penne pasta; 400 g Sliced green beans (Main); 50 g Butter; 1 Small onion, diced; 3 Tbsp Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 tsp Ground nutmeg; 1 pinch Chilli flakes; 1 tsp Salt and pepper; 175 g Tasty cheddar cheese, grated; 2 ½ Tbsp Pine nuts, lightly toasted

for 6 people

Jan Bilton

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A great vegetarian main or side dish. Half cheddar and half blue cheese could be used.

200 g	Penne pasta
400 g	Sliced green beans (Main)
50 g	Butter
1	Small onion, diced
3 Tbsp	Flour
2 cups	Milk
1 tsp	Ground nutmeg
1 pinch	Chilli flakes
1 tsp	Salt and pepper
175 g	Tasty cheddar cheese, grated
2 ½ Tbsp	Pine nuts, lightly toasted

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Add the beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and cook over low heat until tender. Stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk and seasonings, stirring constantly. Cook until thick. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
Place the beans and pasta in a large baking dish. Top with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and pine nuts. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.