Salt Cod Macaroni Bake
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 52mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 300 g salt cod fish
- 350 g macaroni
- 40 g butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 50 g flour
- 800 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 pinches nutmeg
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 40 g breadcrumbs
- 3 pinches oregano
- oil
directions
- Run the salt cod under cold water for about 10 minutes, then soak it in more cold water for at least a few hours (changing the water a few times), or overnight in a spacious container if that suits you better. If your cod is very stiff, it may need more help: after soaking, place in a pan of cold water and bring to a light simmer. Set aside and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.
- Cook the macaroni al dente, according to the instructions on the packet, then drain and cool under cold water. Oil lightly to prevent it sticking.
- Over a low-medium heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the garlic and thyme leaves for a couple of minutes before stirring in the flour. Add a little milk and stir well. Keep gradually adding the milk and turn the heat up a bit. Bring the smooth sauce up to a bubble, then turn it off and stir in the mustard and nutmeg.
- Pick out and discard any bones and skin from the salt cod.
- Now mix the salt cod and macaroni into the sauce until well combined. Season, mostly with pepper (easy on the salt). Check the consistency of the dish - it needs to be quite wet, as the macaroni will continue absorbing in the oven, so add a splash more milk if necessary.
- Transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle the top with the Parmesan, breadcrumbs and oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden on top and bubbling round the edges.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
hectorthebat
United Kingdom