Pasta casserole with ham as a warming winter recipe for cold days and cosy family cuisine
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Ham and pasta bake

Tight-boiled pasta is mixed with ham, onion and egg-cream glaze and baked under Gouda. Cook the pasta for two minutes shorter and let the casserole rest so that it does not soften in the oven and the glaze binds. Peas or broccoli complement the casserole, smoked tofu replaces ham.

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Total time 50 min
Calories 620 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Prepare the pasta casserole with ham correctly

Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds. Tight-boiled pasta is mixed with ham, onion and egg and cream and baked under Gouda. Peas or broccoli complement the casserole, smoked tofu replaces ham.

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Ham and pasta bake

Tight-boiled pasta is mixed with ham, onion and egg-cream and baked under Gouda. Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Ham: dice. Gouda: grate. Onion: dice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Tight-boiled pasta is mixed with ham, onion and egg-cream glaze and baked under gouda.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Leave the noodle casserole to rest for ten minutes after baking. Divide into rectangular portions and serve with the browned gouda layer facing up.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Ham and pasta bake

Important for noodle casserole with ham

Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Peas or broccoli complement the casserole, smoked tofu replaces ham.

Nutrition per serving

620kcal
70.0 gCarbohydrates
28.0 gProtein
28.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Ham and pasta bake

Weigh the pasta, prepare the cooked ham and keep the cream separate, then start the main cooking process for the pasta casserole with the ham.

Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest, so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds.

Cool the pasta casserole with ham quickly. If reheated, observe: Cook the pasta for two minutes less and let the casserole rest so that it does not soften in the oven and the pour binds. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Peas or broccoli complement the casserole, smoked tofu replaces ham.

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