Cottage Macaroni Pie

Cottage Macaroni Pie

This cottage macaroni pie was a yummy success with the kids  - a cross between a cottage pie and macaroni cheese. Will definitely be making this again.




COTTAGE MACARONI PIE


Pasta
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Cottage Macaroni Pie

A cross between a cottage pie and macaroni cheese.
prep time: 15 minscook time: 40 minstotal time: 55 mins

ingredients:

  • 2 TBSP Garlic Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Leek
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 1 Carrot, peeled
  • 1 TBSP fresh Thyme leaves
  • 750g Minced Beef
  • 1 Tin chopped Tomatoes
  • 200ml Beef Stock
  • 2 TBSP Ketchup
  • Splash of Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper
  • For the topping;
  • 200g Strong Cheddar, grated
  • 200ml Creme Fraiche (I used Roddas)
  • 200g Macaroni
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper

instructions

  • Step 1: Process the onion, leek, celery, carrot and garlic in the processor (or chop finely)
  • Step 2: Heat the garlic oil in a large pan and fry the blitzed veg and thyme for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Step 3: Turn the heat up and add the minced beef, fry until brown then add the tomatoes, stock, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, plus seasoning. Simmer on a low heat for about an hour.
  • Step 4: Meanwhile put a pan of salted water onto boil. When at boiling point add the macaroni. Place a large glass bowl over the pan add add the creme fraiche, cheese and mustard. By the time the macaroni is cooked you should have a silky smooth cheese sauce.
  • Step 5: Preheat oven to 180°c and spoon the meat mixture into an ovenproof dish. Pour over the cheesy macaroni and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until brown and bubbling. Serve with garden peas.


8 comments

  1. Great idea this!

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  2. You could do this with so many things Jac - Bolognese, Chilli - it's really good

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  3. Love macaroni cheese and what a fab idea to use it as a pie topping!

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  4. Wonderful idea - no messing around making a roux, and disguised vegetables - sounds like my type of dish!!

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  5. I've never heard of cottage pie before! I'm most intrigued. It looks delicious.

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  6. Great idea, Beth, this dish looks and sounds fabulous.

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  7. Love the sound and look of this dish, must give this a try!

    Maria
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