BAKED PASTA IN A TRAY

1 packet of pasta of your choice boiled as per instructions on the packaging. Leave aside to strain water out
Topping:
1 litre milk
½ cup of Maizena
garlic flakes according to taste
100 g of butter
1 tablespoon of Portuguese spice
black pepper and salt according to taste
½ kg of viennas sliced up
grated cheese

Add the butter to a pot and toast the viennas in the melted butter, season with salt, pepper, garlic flakes and Portuguese spice.
Make a paste with your Maizena and 1 cup of milk.
Add the milk paste to your butter mix and the rest of the milk too. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously until the mixture gets thick.
Layer a prepared casserole with the pasta, top with the milk mixture.
Add some grated cheese of your choice and bake at 180º C for 20 minutes.
Easy for a family feast.

Photo and recipe: Yasmeen Ibrahim