Creamy Ham and Mushroom Pasta Bake
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
5
ingredients
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 2 ounces butter, plus a little extra
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, halved
- 6 scallions, finelt sliced
- 2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 5 ounces ham, chopped
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
directions
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain.
- Heat the oven to 400F then melt a little butter in a large saucepan.
- Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the scallions and soften for 1 minute
- Stir in the flour for another minute, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce.
- Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese then season to taste.
- Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish.
- Scatter over the remaining cheese and scallions and bake in the oven for 10 mins until golden.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)