Ingredients

• 6 rashers streaky bacon
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp plain/all purpose flour
• 500ml/2 cups milk
• 300g/11oz Belton Farm Smoked Red Fox, grated
• 300g/11oz macaroni
• 200g/7oz spinach
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 pack chives, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon in a non-stick sauté pan for 2 minutes each side until crispy then put to one side.
2. Cook the pasta for 6 minutes and scoop out some of the cooking water before draining.
3. Melt the butter in the same pan then add the flour and beat together and cook for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in the milk slowly and keep whisking until the sauce is smooth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened, whisking continuously.
5. Add most of the Smoked Red Fox and stir until melted.
6. Add the spinach and some of the pasta water and allow to wilt slightly.
7. Tip the macaroni into the sauce along with the herbs and plenty of seasoning.
8. Crumble in the crispy bacon.
9. Pour everything into an oven proof-dish and top with the remaining Smoked Red Fox and the breadcrumbs.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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