Creamy ham & mushroom pasta bake

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Health score
17%
Creamy ham & mushroom pasta bake
30 min.
5
734kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting and delicious dish that the whole family will love, look no further than this Creamy Ham & Mushroom Pasta Bake! With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this dish is not only a perfect main course but also an ideal side for any gathering. The combination of tender farfalle pasta, sautéed mushrooms, and thick-cut ham creates a satisfying meal that warms the soul.

What makes this pasta bake truly special is its simplicity and speed—you can have it on the table in just 30 minutes! This recipe is designed for busy weeknights but also elegant enough to impress guests at a weekend gathering. The creamy sauce, made from scratch with butter, flour, and milk, coats the pasta and ham beautifully, turning each bite into a flavor-packed delight.

The addition of spring onions not only adds a pop of color but also a hint of freshness that brightens up the dish. Topped with generous amounts of mature cheddar cheese, the bake gets perfectly golden and bubbly in the oven, making it irresistibly inviting. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, this Creamy Ham & Mushroom Pasta Bake is sure to become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 500 farfalle pasta 
  • 50 butter plus a little extra
  • 200 mushrooms halved
  • bunch spring onion finely sliced
  • 50 flour plain
  • 500 ml milk 
  • 140 ham chopped
  • 140 cheddar cheese grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain.
  2. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
  3. Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
  4. Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories734kcal
Protein17.22%
Fat33.76%
Carbs49.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.2
Glycemic Load
37.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.275217336157%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:733.6kcal
36.68%
Fat:27.38g
42.12%
Saturated Fat:14.42g
90.14%
Carbohydrates:89.46g
29.82%
Net Carbohydrates:85.47g
31.08%
Sugar:8.66g
9.62%
Cholesterol:79.24mg
26.41%
Sodium:627.94mg
27.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.43g
62.86%
Selenium:86.68µg
123.83%
Phosphorus:530.7mg
53.07%
Manganese:1.02mg
51.13%
Calcium:356.33mg
35.63%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.6%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.21%
Vitamin B3:5.14mg
25.68%
Zinc:3.82mg
25.44%
Copper:0.47mg
23.4%
Magnesium:85.22mg
21.3%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.99%
Potassium:632.89mg
18.08%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.77%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.16%
Fiber:3.99g
15.98%
Vitamin A:745.39IU
14.91%
Folate:53.19µg
13.3%
Iron:2.33mg
12.92%
Vitamin K:11.75µg
11.19%
Vitamin D:1.58µg
10.52%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.94%
Vitamin C:1.74mg
2.11%