A creamy pasta bake loaded with smoky ham, sweet peas and plenty of bubbling golden cheese. Straightforward, comforting and especially good for feeding a hungry family.
Cheesy Ham & Pea Pasta Bake
Description
A creamy pasta bake loaded with smoky ham, sweet peas and plenty of bubbling golden cheese. Straightforward, comforting and especially good for feeding a hungry family.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions, adding the peas for the final minute, then drain.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.
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Stir in the mustard and 100g Cheddar, then add the ham and plenty of black pepper.
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Combine the sauce with the pasta and peas and spoon into a baking dish.
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Mix the remaining Cheddar with the Parmesan and breadcrumbs, scatter over the top and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Note
Great with: a crisp green salad, steamed broccoli or garlic bread.
Leftover roast ham works particularly well in this recipe.
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