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Baked Pasta Shells with Ham and Béchamel

Name: Baked Pasta Shells with Ham and Béchamel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: francaise
Ingredients: 350 g Pasta shells; 150 g Ham; 80 g Gruyère shavings; 60 g Grated Gruyère; 40 g Butter; 30 g Flour; 500 ml Milk; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Nutmeg

A rich and creamy gratin: pasta shells coated in generous béchamel, ham and Gruyère shavings. A comforting French classic.

35 min4 servings520 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

350 g Pasta shells
150 g Ham
80 g Gruyère shavings
60 g Grated Gruyère
40 g Butter
30 g Flour
500 ml Milk
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
1 pinch Nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1
Cook the pasta shells al dente in salted water, drain and set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the béchamel: melt the butter, add the flour, cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Step 3
Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and thick.
Step 4
Stir in the Gruyère shavings and diced ham. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Step 5
Mix the pasta with the sauce and pour into a baking dish.
Step 6
Sprinkle with grated Gruyère and bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until golden.

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