Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake

ngredients (serves 6)

• 300g pasta shells
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 4 short cut bacon rashers, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 350g broccoli
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 1 cup (250ml) cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (120g) grated cheddar

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, return to the pan.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion, and cook, until soft and lightly browned.
3. Break the broccoli into small florets. Cook the broccoli and peas in a steamer or in the microwave until tender. Use a fork to mix the cream and eggs together in a jug.
4. Add bacon, onion, broccoli, peas and the cream along with 1 cup (80g) cheddar to the pasta. Stir. Spoon into an 8 cup (2 litre) ovenproof dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar. Bake until golden.