Mozzarella pasta bake
A good way to use up leftover pasta, or cook some specially for this gratin with fried ham and two cheeses: diced mozzarella for melting texture and grated Comté for a nicely browned top.
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Last modified on: September 30th 2018
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1 : 100 g ham
- 2 : 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 : 500 g pasta
- 4 : 80 g mozzarella
- 5 : 50 g Comté cheese
- Total weight: 760 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 6 min. | 45 min. | 51 min. |
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Step by step recipe
| 1 |  | Fry 100 g ham (cut into small pieces) in a frying pan on medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside. |
7 min. |
| 2 |  | Cook 500 g pasta. | 5 min. |
| 3 |  | Drain the pasta thoroughly. Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C) |
3 min. |
| 4 |  | Put the pasta back into the pan on low heat. Add the fried ham and 80 g mozzarella cut into small dice. Stir well for a few minutes to combine well. |
3 min. |
| 5 |  | Tip the mixture into a buttered gratin dish. | 2 min. |
| 6 |  | Scatter the 50 g Comté cheese over the top... | 1 min. |
| 7 |  | ...and bake for about 30 minutes (do watch the colour towards the end). | 30 min. |
Remarks
This is perfect for a Sunday evening supper when you are wondering "What are we going to eat tonight?"
If you don't have Comté, you can use any similar cheese you like: Cheddar, Gruyère, Emmental...
If you don't have Comté, you can use any similar cheese you like: Cheddar, Gruyère, Emmental...
Nutritional information
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How much will it cost?
For 6 people : 2.92 €
Per person : 0.49 €
Source: Home made.
More recipes?
This recipe use (among others) | Pasta: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pasta with green asparagus, Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes, How to cook pasta properly, Pasta with mushrooms, Penne with Mushrooms, ... All |
 | Ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: French toast "cordon bleu", Croque-monsieur complet, Croque-monsieur, Ham "friand" pie, Ham à la Russe, ... All |
 | Mozzarella: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Grilled cheese, Quick flaky pizza, Harvest Gratin, Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, ... All |
 | Comté cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Involtinis, Cubed salad, Courgettes (zuchinis) , Jura bread, Cocotte eggs with Comté, ... All |
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