Pasta, Ham and Broccoli Bake with Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta
• 150 g Ham
• 300 g Broccoli
• 40 g Butter
• 3 tbsp Flour
• 500 ml Milk
• 100 g Grated Gruyère
• 50 g Grated Parmesan
• À volonté pinch Salt
• À volonté pinch Pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Step 2

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, adding broccoli florets 5 minutes before the end. Drain.

3. Step 3

   Cut the ham into small pieces and mix with the pasta and broccoli.

4. Step 4

   Prepare the béchamel: melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour, and stir well for 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Let thicken for 5-6 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Add the Gruyère to the béchamel and stir. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

7. Step 7

   Pour the béchamel over the pasta, ham, and broccoli. Mix well and transfer to a baking dish.

8. Step 8

   Sprinkle Parmesan over the top and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

9. Step 9

   Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.