Leftover Gammon (Ham) and Pea pasta bake
User Reviews
4.5
38 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 -6
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
Leftover Gammon (Ham) and Pea pasta bake
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This Gammon and Pea pasta bake is a fantastic way to use up all your Gammon/Ham Christmas leftovers. It's also great for feeding a crowd.
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Ingredients
for the white sauce
- 150 g butter cubed
- 1 cup flour
- 750 milk between 1ml and 1 litre
- pinch nutmeg
- white pepper to taste
- salt to taste
for the pasta bake
- 500 g macaroni
- 1-2 cups gammon left-over, chopped
- 1-2 cups baby peas blanched
- 100 g fior di latte or other mozzarella
- 30 g parmesan grated
Instructions
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour.
- Slowly pour in the milk whilst continuously whisking to get rid of any lumps.
- Lower the heat and allow the sauce to cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the nutmeg and season to taste.
- While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.
- Combine the cooked pasta, gammon and peas with the white sauce then mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then serve.
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Overall Rating
4.5
38 reviews
Excellent
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