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Cheesy Ham and Pea Pasta Bake
Cheesy Ham and Pea Pasta Bake, a delicious dinner recipe no matter the season. Creamy, rich, ridiculously easy to make, this pasta bake can be made with any leftover gammon or ham, or with deli ham. A big hit with kids and grown-ups alike, this pasta dish will make its way on the table again and again. My ham and peas pasta is one of my favourite pasta recipes that the kids enjoy every single time. The cheesy white sauce is absolutely delicious and easy to make.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups greated white cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked ham
- 1 cup cooked peas
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- White the pasta is cooking, make the white sauce.
- Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and whish well.
- Pour in the milk, and whisk well on a low to medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Add half of the grated cheese, parmesan and ground pepper.
- When the pasta is ready, drain the water and add the pasta to the sauce.
- Add the cooked peas and ham, and mix well.
- Transfer everything to an oven-proof dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for about 20 minutes or until golden.
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Notes
- Nothing stops us from enjoy the ham and pea pasta without baking it. But then why refuse the extra cheese goodness? Especially if you like melted bubbling hot cheese that tastes like heaven. So, I highly recommend the baking part, that extra 20 minute wait will be well worth it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
372mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.