Baked pasta with cheese, ham and peas
6 servings
30 minutes
Baked pasta with cheese, ham, and peas is a cozy dish that blends the creaminess of melted cheese, the tenderness of ham, and the slight sweetness of green peas. It embodies the best traditions of Italian cuisine, where pasta is a symbol of home warmth and gastronomic pleasure. Farfalle or 'butterflies' perfectly hold the creamy sauce, while the baked cracker crust adds a crunchy texture. This dish has become popular outside Italy due to its simplicity and rich flavor. It is perfect for a family dinner; easy to prepare and its combination of ingredients makes it balanced and nutritious. The warmth of cream, the spiciness of mustard, and aromatic cheddar create a rich flavor profile that leaves a feeling of comfort and satisfaction.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water until cooked. Drain.
- Salt: to taste
- Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 340 g
3
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, mustard, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Slowly stir in the milk and cream, bringing it to a light boil. Add cheese in portions until fully melted, then remove from heat. Add pasta, diced ham, and peas. Mix well.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 0.3 glass
- Dry mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Cream 20%: 1 glass
- Cheddar cheese: 340 g
- Ham: 85 g
- Frozen green peas: 1.5 glass
4
Smooth it out and sprinkle crushed crackers on top. Place pieces of the remaining butter and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Crackers: 1.5 glass
- Butter: 4 tablespoons