Cheesy Bacon and Pea Macaroni

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 1/2 cups dried macaroni pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 rashers middle bacon, trimmed, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups pure cream
• 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 1/4 cups grated tasty cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in cream and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in peas, macaroni and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden and cheese melted. Serve.