Child-Friendly Cheddar Cheese Pasta Bake

This child-friendly cheddar cheese pasta bake combines the goodness of lasagne noodles with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, making it a comforting and delicious meal for the whole family. It's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagne noodles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Cook lasagne noodles according to package instructions

Drain and set aside

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth

Cook until thickened, stirring constantly

Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted

Season cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper

Mix well

In a greased baking dish, spread a layer of cheese sauce on the bottom

Layer 3 lasagne noodles over the sauce

Top with half of the peas and chicken if using

Repeat layers, ending with a layer of cheese sauce on top

Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes

Then, remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden

Let it cool slightly before serving

Serve and enjoy!