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Mozzarella pasta bake

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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duree55 min. difficultéEasy prix2.95 € pour combien6 people ingredients5 Ingredients
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Last modified on: September 30th 2018
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 6 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 7 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 1
Fry 100 g ham (cut into small pieces) in a frying pan on medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Set aside.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 2
Cook 500 g Pasta.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 3
Drain the pasta thoroughly.

Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C)
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 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.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 5
Tip the mixture into a buttered gratin dish.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 6
Scatter the 50 g Comté cheese over the top...
Stage 7 - ⌛ 30 min.
Mozzarella pasta bake : Stage 7
...and bake for about 30 minutes (do watch the colour towards the end).
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...
Keeping: Several days in the fridge.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe110 RDI=40 %340 RDI=30 %90 RDI=10 %2,610 RDI=130 %10,910 RDI: 130 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %40 RDI=4 %10 RDI=2 %340 RDI=20 %1,440 RDI: 20 %
Per person20 RDI=7 %60 RDI=5 %10 RDI=2 %430 RDI=20 %1,820 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, egg, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 2.95 €
  • Per person : 0.50 €

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Pasta
Pasta

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Ham
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Mozzarella
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Comté cheese
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