Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta & set aside.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, prepare another pot of salted, boiling water. Wash & cut the broccoli into florets. Halve the florets to make bite-sized pieces. Cut the ham into thin strips. Boil the broccoli until bright & tender, about 4-7 min.
• Step 3
  In a small sauce pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour & whisk quickly for 1 min.
• Step 4
  Slowly add the milk, mixing until the sauce is thick & bubbly, about 2 min. Season with salt, pepper & a pinch of nutmeg if you have. Remove the pot from the heat.
• Step 5
  In a baking dish, add the drained pasta, broccoli & cut ham.
• Step 6
  Cover with the cream sauce & toss it all together.
• Step 7
  Top with the shredded cheese.
• Step 8
  Bake for 15-18 min in the oven at 400°F, until the top is nicely browned. Serve & enjoy!