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Cheesy leftover ham pasta bake

This cheesy pasta bake is the perfect place for any leftover ham you might have. A great way to feed a crowd and super delicious to boot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) pasta
  • 2-3 cups leftover ham cubed
  • 3 cups Béchamel sauce
  • 2-3 cups grated cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Slice the leftover ham into cubes.
  4. Make the béchamel sauce according to recipe instructions and grate the cheese. 
  5. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce then stir in the cubed ham, half of the cheese, the garlic powder and chopped sage.
  6. Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and fresh breadcrumbs. 
  7. Place in the pasta in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 998mg (42%) Potassium 341mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 998mg 42%
Potassium 341mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.