Cheesy broccoli pasta

Method

1. 1

   Boil the pasta according to the packet instructions

2. 2

   A few minutes before the pasta is cooked, add the broccoli to the pan

3. 3

   Once the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain and set aside (saving a cup of the pasta water)

4. 4

   Add the butter and garlic purée to the pan and let the butter melt slightly

5. 5

   Add in the flour and whisk together to make a paste

6. 6

   Gradually add in the milk and keep whisking until you have a thickened sauce

7. 7

   Season the sauce with the herbs and salt and pepper

8. 8

   Add in half of the cheddar cheese and the parmesan and mix until combined

9. 9

   Finally add in the pasta and broccoli from earlier, and a little of the pasta water to bind everything together

10. 10

    Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, and the mozzarella on top

11. 11

    Put under the grill for 5-10 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, golden and beginning to crisp up

12. 12

    If you like, you can use 2 of the petit pains to make garlic bread - mix the butter, garlic and parsley, and spread onto the two petit pains split in half so you have 4 pieces. You can air fry for around 4 minutes or bake in the oven!