A deliciously creamy ham and broccoli pasta bake that is comfort in a bowl. Perfect for a mid-week dinner and can be prepared ahead of time, ready to pop into the oven when you get home.
1tspsalt(plus extra for seasoning pasta and broccoli cooking water)
1tspblack pepper
Instructions
Place the tagliatelle in a pan of boiling salted water and cook as per packet instructions until al-dente. Remove a cup of pasta cooking water and set aside, then drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 4 minutes then drain and set aside.
Creamy Pasta Sauce
To make the creamy pasta sauce, start by melting the butter in a non stick saucepan over a medium heat. Add the flour and keep whisking to cook out the flour for a couple of minutes.
Gradually add the milk in small batches, taking time to whisk to a smooth sauce at each stage. Once all the milk has been combined add the single cream and season with salt and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl place the tagliatelle, broccoli, garlic, ham and the majority of the Parmesan and cheddar cheese (setting some aside to top the finished dish).
Pour over the white sauce and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Add the retained pasta cooking water and stir that through the sauce, the pasta cooking water will not only season the dish but also help the sauce coat the pasta.
Place in a large oven-proof dish and top with the remaining cheese.
Place in a pre-heated oven at 200C/180CFan/400F and bake for 40 minutes until the dish is bubbling. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe can be made a day in advance, covered with clingfilm and kept overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 689Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 178mg59%
Sodium 1261mg55%
Potassium 495mg14%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1374IU27%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 546mg55%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Italian
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