Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake

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, wash the broccoli & cut it into florets. Cut the florets in half if necessary. Cut the ham into thin strips.

Step 3

In another pot of boiling water, cook the broccoli for 5-7 min. Drain the broccoli.

Step 4

Prepare the cream sauce: in a sauce pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour & whisk quickly for 1 min.

Step 5

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 6

In a baking dish, add the drained pasta, broccoli & cut ham.

Step 7

Cover with the cream sauce & toss together.

Step 8

Top with the shredded cheese.

Step 9

Bake for 15-18 min in the oven at 400°F, until the top is nicely browned. Serve & enjoy!