Pasta Gratin with Ham and Red Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta (penne)
• 150 g Ham
• 100 g Blueberries
• 100 g Strawberries
• 80 g Raspberries
• 120 g Grated Gruyère
• 300 ml Milk
• 50 g Butter
• 30 g Flour
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Prepare the compote: place the red fruits in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of honey and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Step 2

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, then drain.

3. Step 3

   Make a béchamel sauce: melt the butter, add the flour, then gradually pour in the milk while stirring. Let thicken for 5 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Cut the ham into small cubes, mix the pasta with the béchamel, ham, and half of the Gruyère.

5. Step 5

   Transfer the mixture to a buttered dish, top with the red fruit compote, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère.

6. Step 6

   Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until golden.