Penne Gratin with Ham and Gruyère

Ingredients

• 300 g Penne
• 150 g Ham
• 100 g Gruyère
• 50 g Celery stalk
• 20 g Butter
• 15 g Flour
• 250 ml Milk
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne 2 minutes less than the package instructions.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, make a béchamel sauce: melt the butter, add the flour, stir for 1 minute, then gradually pour in the milk while whisking.

3. Step 3

   Dice the ham and celery finely. Add to the béchamel with the ham and celery. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Step 4

   Drain the pasta and mix it with the sauce. Pour into an oven-safe dish and sprinkle with grated Gruyère.

5. Step 5

   Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is golden.