Fish Pasta Bake with Cheesy Leeks

This satisfying fish pasta bake has a moreish cheesy leek filling, making it the perfect comfort food after a long days work.

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0.0 min
Preheat the oven to 180C.
0.5 min
Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil.
1.5 min
Slice the leek.
3.0 min
Grate the cheddar cheese.
4.0 min
Chop the parsley and the fish.
5.0 min
Halve and juice the lemon, reserving the correct amount.
6.5 min
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente (10mins).
7.0 min
In a saucepan add the butter over low heat.
7.5 min
Stir in the flour a little at a time until you get the consistency of wet sand.
8.0 min
Lower the heat and gradually stir/whisk in the milk to get a smooth sauce.
9.5 min
Stir in the cheese, parsley, lemon juice and dijon mustard.
11.0 min
Season the sauce well with salt and pepper and allow to simmer gently.
11.5 min
In a frying pan, add a little olive oil over medium-high heat..
12.0 min
Add the leek and sauté until softened.
16.0 min
Add the fish and continue to cook until just about cooked through. Then break the fish into flakes.
16.5 min
Drain the pasta.
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Add the pasta to the leek and fish mixture and transfer to a baking dish.
18.5 min
Pour over the cheese sauce and sprinkle over breadcrumbs.
20.0 min
Add to the oven and bake until golden on top (5-10mins).
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Remove from the oven and serve.