Pasta Gratin with Vegetables and Ham

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 200 g Broccoli
• 150 g Carrots
• 150 g Ham
• 150 g Gruyère cheese
• 30 g Butter
• 20 g Flour
• 300 ml Milk
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Cut the carrots into small dice and the broccoli into small florets. Dice the ham.

3. Step 3

   Bring salted water to a boil and cook the carrots and broccoli for 5-6 minutes. Drain.

4. Step 4

   Make a béchamel sauce: melt the butter, add the flour and stir, then gradually add the milk. Stir in the mustard, season with salt and pepper.

5. Step 5

   In a baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, cooked vegetables, ham, and pour the béchamel over top. Sprinkle with grated Gruyère.

6. Step 6

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.