Today we prepare baked pasta with peas and ham together, a rich and tasty first course, perfect for family Sundays or for parties and to be enjoyed with friends and family.
This recipe is very simple to prepare but the result is surprising as it represents an excellent alternative to the classic baked pasta and you can also prepare it the night before and bake it just before sitting at the table.
It is also perfect for a picnic and is a great fridge-cleaning solution! You can indeed enrich and customize it according to the ingredients you have in the fridge.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs casarecce (or other short pasta)
- 2.2 lbs béchamel sauce
- 7 oz cooked ham (sliced)
- 5 oz frozen peas
- 3 mozzarella cheese
- 3.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Tools
- 2 Pots
- Baking Dish
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Cook the peas in lightly salted water until they become soft, drain them, and set them aside.
Cut the cooked ham into strips and the mozzarella into pieces.
Prepare the béchamel sauce using my recipe found HERE or you can use store-bought.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water but drain it al dente and put it back in the pot.
Prepare the baking dish.
Preheat the oven to 356°F
Mix the al dente cooked pasta with the peas and the béchamel sauce.
Add the cooked ham, mozzarella, a handful of grated Parmesan cheese and mix with a wooden spoon.
Pour the seasoned pasta into a baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake and cook for about 15/20 minutes until a nice crust forms.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your meal.
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Storage and Tips …
Store in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Consume within 2 days
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