Carbonara Cacio e Pepe Mac & Cheese this dish is cheesy, peppery, and ultra-comforting with a crispy, golden topping.

Assemble & Bake:

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas 6.

Butter a 25 x 18cm ovenproof dish.

Spoon in the pasta mixture and smooth the top.

Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs and the remaining parmesan.

Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden, bubbling, and crisp on top.

🧄 Optional Add-ins:🧄 Optional Add-ins:
Add a clove of garlic when frying the pancetta for extra depth.

Mix in a teaspoon of mustard or a splash of cream for a richer sauce

• 50g butter, plus extra for greasing

• 150g smoked pancetta, diced

• 1 tsp cracked black pepper

• 50g plain flour

• 700ml whole milk

• 350g macaroni

• 150g extra mature cheddar, grated

• 50g parmesan, finely grated

• 50g mozzarella, grated

• 50g panko breadcrumbs