Ham pasta bake

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A healthier pasta bake – made with ham, slow-roasted tomatoes and feta cheese.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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250g penne or rigatoni
2 tablespoons reduced-fat spread
2½ tablespoons plain flourall purpose flourX
2 cups skimmed milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup slow-roasted tomatoes
150g cooked lean ham
1 cup goat’s cheese or reduced-fat feta, crumbled

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, then return to the pan.

2 Meanwhile, melt the spread in a saucepan over a medium heat, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 min. Take off the heat; slowly add the milk, stirring until combined. Put the mixture back on the heat; stir until it thickens. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 min. Take off the heat; stir in the mustard.

3 Pour the sauce over the pasta, then stir in the tomatoes and ham. Transfer to a 2 litre baking dish, top with cheese, then bake for 15–20 min until golden and hot.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 476cal

Kilojoules 1992kJ

Protein 26.6g

Total fat 12.3g

–Saturated fat 5.9g

Carbohydrates 69g

–Sugars 12.5g

Dietary fibre 5.6g

Sodium 827mg

Calcium 240mg

Iron 2.4mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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