Friday: Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

A very tasty way of using up your delicious left over ham!

Ingredients

• 500g of farfalle pasta (or a different sort if you would prefer)
• 50g of Butter
• 50g of plain flour
• 500ml of milk
• 140g of thickly cut cooked ham
• 140g of grated cheddar
• Pinch of salt and pepper

To Cook

• Preheat the oven to 200 C or Gas Mark 6
• Cook the pasta according to the instructions, then drain.
• Melt the butter in a pan.  Slowly stir in the flour.  Then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump free sauce.
• Increase the heat and bring the sauce to bubble so that it thickens a little.
• Stir in the ham and most of the cheese. Add in the salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the pasta and the sauce in a large oven proof dish.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.