Creamy Ham & Mushroom Pasta Bake
Creamy Mushroom and Ham Farfalle Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender farfalle pasta with earthy mushrooms, savory ham, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. The dish is baked until golden and bubbly, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for cozy nights in.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g bag farfalle
- 50g butter , plus a little extra
- 200g small mushrooms , halved
- bunch spring onions , finely sliced
- 50g plain flour
- 500ml milk
- 140g thickly cut ham , chopped
- 140g mature cheddar , grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, 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 onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, 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 spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 5
Nutrition
- Calories: 678 calories
- Fat Content: 25 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 14 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 89 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.58 milligram of sodium
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