CHEESE SCRAPS AND ROASTED CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of rapidly-boiling salted water according to the manufacturer’s instructions until tender. Drain well.

Step 2

Combine the butter and flour in a saucepan set over a moderate heat and cook until crumbly, add the milk in a steady stream, then whisk until thickened. Stir in the nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and then fold in half the cheese.

Step 3

Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce, chicken and chives, then spoon it into a 2L baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake for 20 minutes.