This asparagus and egg mornay is a tasty meat-free recipe that’s perfect for the cooler weather. Topped with cheesy breadcrumbs, it’s the ultimate comfort food.
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Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well. Transfer to a 24cm x 28cm baking dish.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3-5 mins or until softened. Add the flour and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 30 secs. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, whisking constantly.
Step 3
Return to heat and stir for 3-5 mins or until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in half the parmesan. Season. Stir in the asparagus and pickles, if using.
Step 4
Cut eggs into quarters. Arrange over the pasta. Spoon asparagus mixture over the egg. Combine the remaining parmesan and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture. Spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 10-15 mins or until filling is bubbling.
Swap me you can make this dish using 2 bunches baby broccoli, halved lengthways.
This asparagus and egg mornay is a tasty meat-free recipe that’s perfect for the cooler weather. Topped with cheesy breadcrumbs, it’s the ultimate comfort food.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well. Transfer to a 24cm x 28cm baking dish.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3-5 mins or until softened. Add the flour and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 30 secs. Remove from heat and gradually add the milk, whisking constantly.
Step 3
Return to heat and stir for 3-5 mins or until the mixture boils and thickens. Stir in half the parmesan. Season. Stir in the asparagus and pickles, if using.
Step 4
Cut eggs into quarters. Arrange over the pasta. Spoon asparagus mixture over the egg. Combine the remaining parmesan and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture. Spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 10-15 mins or until filling is bubbling.
Swap me you can make this dish using 2 bunches baby broccoli, halved lengthways.
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