Description
Cheesy Ham and Pineapple Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
2 cups (200g) cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 cup (150g) diced ham
½ cup (120g) pineapple chunks
1 ½ cups (180g) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour, and stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until thickened. Add garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted. In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, ham, and pineapple, then pour the cheese sauce over and mix well. Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
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