Creamy Ham and Mushroom Pasta Bake

"Bump up the veg content by adding peas or sweetcorn to the sauce. Or to make it veggie; instead of ham stir through wilted spinach and crumbled blue cheese. Can be frozen."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
5
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ingredients

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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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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 :)
 
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