Penne Vegetable and Ham Gratin

Ingredients

• 350 g Penne
• 150 g Ham
• 2 piece Carrots
• 1 stalk Celery stalk
• 150 g Gruyère
• 40 g Butter
• 200 ml Crème fraîche
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions (it will continue cooking in the oven).

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, peel and dice the carrots into small pieces. Cut the celery into small chunks. Slice the ham into strips.

3. Step 3

   Pour the drained penne into an oven-safe dish and add the ham, carrots, and celery.

4. Step 4

   Pour the crème fraîche over the pasta and mix well. Generously sprinkle grated Gruyère on top and add a few small pieces of butter.

5. Step 5

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

6. Step 6

   Season with salt and pepper when removed from the oven. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.