Name: Cheesy ham macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 gram macaroni; 60 gram butter; 2 tablespoon plain flour; 2 cup milk; 2 cup frozen mixed vegetables; 1 cup coarsely grated tasty cheese; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan; 2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; 100 gram shaved ham, sliced

Cheesy ham macaroni

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

250 gram macaroni

60 gram butter

2 tablespoon plain flour

2 cup milk

2 cup frozen mixed vegetables

1 cup coarsely grated tasty cheese

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan

2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

100 gram shaved ham, sliced

Method

1.Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes or until tender but firm to the bite. Drain; return to pan.

2.Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat until foaming. Stir in flour until blended.

3.Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook. stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat; add vegies. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until vegies are tender. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses and parsley. Season with salt.

4.Stir cheese sauce through macaroni. Spoon into serving dishes. Top with ham; serve at once.

Omit parmesan; add extra tasty cheese. Pasta soaks up liquid on standing. Use small shell-shaped or risoni pasta if you like.
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