Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Pasta Bake - Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

• 400 g smoked lardons 
• 2 shallots, diced
• 1 tsp. garlic paste
• 20 g salted butter
• 40 g plain flour
• 400 mL milk
• 250 g pasta (any shape of your choice)
• 1 salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 150 g grated cheddar
• 230 g brie, sliced (rind removed if preferred)
• 8 tbsp. cranberry sauce
• 100 g croutons
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves