£6.50–£10.50 at Tesco · around £2.10 a portion
⏱ 40 min serves 4

Spicy Mac and Cheese with Red Pepper Slaw

Creamy macaroni baked with a smoky chilli kick and a crunchy red pepper slaw.

SHOPPING LIST

  • macaroni400g
  • butter40g
  • plain flour40g
  • milk600ml
  • cheddar200g
  • scotch bonnet1
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • red pepper2
  • white cabbage300g
  • mayonnaise3 tbsp
  • lime1
  • salt1 tsp
  • pepper1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, then drain.
  2. 2Melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.
  4. 4Stir in the cheddar, finely chopped scotch bonnet and smoked paprika.
  5. 5Fold the macaroni through the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Shred the red peppers and cabbage and mix with the mayonnaise and lime juice.
  7. 7Serve the macaroni in bowls with the red pepper slaw on the side.
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