Baked Shell Pasta with Ham

Ingredients

• 300 g Shell pasta
• 150 g Ham
• 30 g Butter
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 300 ml Milk
• 80 g Shredded cheese
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Cook the shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Make a roux: melt the butter in a pot, add the flour while stirring constantly for 1 minute.

3. Step 3

   Gradually pour in the milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce is smooth.

4. Step 4

   Add the shredded cheese to the béchamel sauce, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.

5. Step 5

   Dice the ham and combine with the pasta and béchamel sauce in a baking dish.

6. Step 6

   Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.