Broccoli and bacon pasta bake

The kids can help you put together this simple, but tasty, mid-week meal.

• 300g pasta shells
• 2 teaspoons 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

Energy 2400kJ	Fat saturated 19.00g
Fat Total 35.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 3.00g
Carbohydrate Total 39.00g	Dietary Fibre 5.00g
Protein 23.00g	Cholesterol 149.00mg
Sodium 526.28mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, return to the pan.

2. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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.

Children cooking should be supervised by an adult.