Macaroni Cheese

• 500 g (1 lb) macaroni or penne
• 2 tablespoons fresh bre

Cook the pasta for about 10 minutes in boiling water and drain. Rinse and drain again. While the pasta is cooking, fry the breadcrumbs in half the butter, and put to one side. Heat the cream or sauce in a saucepan, and stir in the cheeses until melted. Season with the pepper and nutmeg, and stir into the pasta together with the remaining butter. Pour into a buttered ovenproof dish, scatter the