Shiraz Ragu Cheesy Pasta Bake

B3I5Cpz7Pe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:35:45 +0000

Preheat oven to 150°C.
Pour oil into a large oven proof casserole dish.
Add onions, garlic, carrot and celery and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add beef, Shiraz, tomato, and stock to the pot.
Bring to the boil, cover with lid, and reduce to a gentle simmer (or transfer to oven at 150°C) for 2.5-3 hours or until the beef is tender.
Stir through cooked pasta and top with grated cheese.
Place under grill or in a very hot oven for 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese until golden.

Smoked Brie and Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese

B3I5Cpz7Pe — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:54:48 +0000

1/2 x head of cauliflower (or 1 small)
1 x leek
2 x garlic cloves
400g short pasta
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tbsp plain flour
500ml chicken stock
500ml milk of choice
8 x sprigs of thyme
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp English mustard
120g Udder Delights Mature Cheddar, shredded
180g Udder Delights Smoked Brie, rind removed and cut into small bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper
120g frozen peas
100g stale bread or breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parsley

Preheat oven to 180°C. Chop cauliflower into small florets, then finely slice leek and mince garlic.
Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta until al dente, adding the cauliflower at the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Place an oven-proof dish over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add leek and half the minced garlic, then sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until soft.
Next, stir in the flour for 30 seconds, then pour in the stock and milk, followed by the thyme, nutmeg and mustard. Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the shredded cheddar and smoked brie (leave a little to scatter on top) and whisk again to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the frozen peas.
Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked pasta and cauliflower, then stir gently to coat.
To make the breadcrumbs, place stale bread in a food processor with the remaining minced garlic, parsley and one tablespoon of olive oil. Scatter over the pasta, along with the remaining pieces of Smoked Brie. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden.