Step 1/6
Cook pasta in plenty of salted, boiling water according to package instructions for approx. 5 – 7 min. Drain and set aside.
Step 2/6
Preheat oven to 180°C/ 356°F. Dice bacon into small pieces.
Step 3/6
- small frying pan
- cooking spoon
Render bacon in a frying pan and set aside.
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- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- 400 ml milk
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
- large saucepan
- cooking spoon
In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and stir until flour and butter are fully combined to form a roux. Add milk, stirring occasionally, until fully combined. Season generously with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Step 5/6
- 150 g Gouda cheese
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
In a large bowl, combine cheeses, then add two thirds of it to the white sauce. Add sautéed bacon and stir everything together until the cheese has melted.
Step 6/6
Add precooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix briefly. Pour everything into a greased baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in preheated oven at 180°C/ 355°F. for approx. 30 – 35 min. until golden.
