Cheddar and Parmesan create an intensely savoury sauce for this classic dish A crowd-pleasing bake Credit : Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry Angela Hartnett The Michelin-starred chef behind Murano and Cafe Murano in London and Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood hotel in Hampshire shares recipes from her beloved Italian cuisine – dishes passed down from her mother’s family – as well as other delicious favourites for easy dinners and celebratory feasts. See more Published 28 April 2026 3:35pm BST Use this as a blueprint recipe: it can be tarted up with fried bacon or sage, or even fried onions, in lieu of the rosemary and panko breadcrumbs suggested here. Overview Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Serves 4 -6 Ingredients 250g macaroni 50g butter 50g plain flour 650ml milk 275g Cheddar, grated 50g Parmesan, grated 50g panko breadcrumbs Pinch of chopped rosemary leaves Method Step Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5.…