Christmas pasta bake
Chef:
Dunnes Stores
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
40 mins
A tasty way to use your Christmas leftovers
150g butter
150g plain flour
1.2 litres milk
A good pinch of ground nutmeg
2 tbsp chopped fresh mixed herbs (such as chives, flat-leaf parsley & tarragon)
500g packet fresh penne pasta
450g leftover ham and/or turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
200g frozen peas
1 packet of fresh Italian Mozzarella, sliced
50g grated parmesan cheese
Melt the butter, then whisk in the flour.
Slowly whisk in the milk, then season with salt & pepper & simmer for 10 mins.
Add the nutmeg & herbs.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Fold the pasta into the sauce with the peas & ham and/or turkey.
Put a baking dish & scatter over the mozzarella & parmesan. Bake for 15-20 mins until bubbling & golden brown.
Serve straight to the table.
Serves
4-6
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Main ingredients
Cheese, Pasta & Noodles, Pork, Turkey
Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners, Pasta/Noodles, Left Overs
Cuisine
Irish
Level of Difficulty
Easy
