Name: Ham Fettuccine Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Free Style
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 3 cups cooked fettuccine; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp dried parsley; 4 tbsp flour; 4 cups milk; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 tbsp butter, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt; freshly ground black pepper

Description

Today we will be making a creamy pasta the Ham Fettuccine Bake where it is prepared with leftover ham, some fettuccine, peas, milk and cheese. A very comforting casserole that can be easily prepared on a busy week night.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 cups cooked fettuccine
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp dried parsley
4 tbsp flour
4 cups milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tbsp butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt
freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a pan add 2 tablespoons of butter and in medium heat sauté garlic until light brown. Add the bread crumbs and continue to cook while occasionally mixing for 4 minutes or until its golden brown. Remove from pan then set aside.
Using the same pan, add the remaining butter and flour, cook until it forms into a roux, gradually add the milk then continue to cook for 2 minutes or until thick.
Add the cheese and cook for 3-4 more minutes in low heat until melted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add the ham, fettuccine and peas then transfer in a baking dish, top with the crispy bread crumbs and dried parsley and bake in a 180C preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly.