Ham, Broccoli and Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta
• 300 g Broccoli
• 150 g Ham
• 150 g Gruyère
• 40 g Butter
• 3 tbsp Flour
• 500 ml Milk
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes (not quite al dente), then drain.

2. Step 2

   Steam or boil the broccoli for 5 minutes, drain and cut into small florets.

3. Step 3

   Cut the ham into small dice.

4. Step 4

   Make a béchamel sauce: melt the butter, add the flour, cook for 2 minutes while stirring, then gradually pour in the milk while whisking.

5. Step 5

   Let the sauce thicken for 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

6. Step 6

   Combine the pasta, broccoli, ham, and sauce in a baking dish. Sprinkle grated Gruyère on top.

7. Step 7

   Bake for 15 minutes until the top is golden and gratinéed.

8. Step 8

   Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.