Halloween pasta bake with beetroot and smoked ham recipe Recipe

Name: Halloween pasta bake with beetroot and smoked ham recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g (13.2oz) dried pasta shapes, e.g. conchiglie, fusilli or penne; 1 onion, finely chopped; 50 g (1.8oz) unsalted butter; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp plain flour; 450 ml (15.8fl oz) milk; 150 ml (5.3fl oz) double cream (or use extra milk for a less rich option); 150 g (5.3oz) gruyere or mature cheddar, grated; 200 g (7.1oz) piece smoked ham, torn into shreds; 1 small bunch chives, snipped; 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper; 500 g (17.6oz) cooked beetroot (2 packs), cut into 1cm cubes

Servings: persons

375 g (13.2oz) dried pasta shapes, e.g. conchiglie, fusilli or penne
1 onion, finely chopped
50 g (1.8oz) unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp plain flour
450 ml (15.8fl oz) milk
150 ml (5.3fl oz) double cream (or use extra milk for a less rich option)
150 g (5.3oz) gruyere or mature cheddar, grated
200 g (7.1oz) piece smoked ham, torn into shreds
1 small bunch chives, snipped
1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
500 g (17.6oz) cooked beetroot (2 packs), cut into 1cm cubes

1
Preheat the oven to 180C.
2
Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
3
Drain and reserve.
4
Set a heavy based saucepan over a low heat, sweat the onion in the butter for 10-15 minutes until it starts to soften.
5
Add the garlic and fry for a further minute before stirring through the flour.
6
Pour in milk and cream, and bring up to the boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
7
Simmer steadily for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour.
8
Turn out the heat, stir through half the cheese, the ham and chives.
9
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
10
Stir through the cooked pasta and beetroot and spoon into a baking dish.
11
Scatter over the rest of the cheese and bake for about 20 mins golden brown and bubbling.
12
Serve immediately, accompanied by a green salad.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 g (13.2oz) dried pasta shapes, e.g. conchiglie, fusilli or penne, 1 onion, finely chopped, 50 g (1.8oz) unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Halloween pasta bake with beetroot and smoked ham recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Halloween pasta bake with beetroot and smoked ham recipe

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