Pasta bake is often a winner in households for many reasons - from the endless options of ingredients you can add to make it unique to its simplicity. The , which is easy to prepare, is also just as easy to store. As it is freezer-friendly, you can always rely on the dish to save the day when you are short on time.

's cheesy pasta bake, which is packed with vegetables and "oh-so-delicious," is certainly one to add to your recipe books. , but enjoyed by everyone. And the best thing yet, this recipe serves 12, which means you will have plenty left over to save and enjoy another day.

Ingredients
  • 1kg cauliflower, broccoli or a mixture of both
  • 800g dried pasta (penne, farfelle, macaroni)
  • 750g leafy greens (kale, spinach, or peas)
  • 5ml olive oil
  • 2 litres white base sauce
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 230g hard cheese
  • Optional: 500g stale white or brown bread
Method
  • Preheat the oven 180C/350F/ gas mark 4
  • Break the cauliflower and brocooli into florets
  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, adding the cauliflower and broccoli for the last four minutes, then drain, reserving a mugful of cooking water.
  • Remove and discard any tough stalky bits from the leafy greens, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place a pan large enough to hold all the ingredients on a medium heat with the olive oil. Add the greens and cook for three minutes or until wilted.
  • Add the white sauce, mustard (if using) and pasta and veg. Grate over the cheese and give everything a good mix, adding a splash of cooking water to loosen. Season to taste.
  • Transfer to a large, deep baking tray (60x40cm).
  • Tear the bread (if using) into small chunks and whiz in a food processor to chunky crumbs. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the pasta and season with a little black pepper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
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