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.
60 K 3.5/5 (8 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
12 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: September 30th 2018
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
200 g ham - 2
4 tablespoons olive oil - 3
1 kg Pasta - 4
160 g mozzarella - 5
100 g Comté cheese - Total weight: 1,520 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 6 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 7 min.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Cook 1 kg Pasta.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Drain the pasta thoroughly.
Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C)
Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C)
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Put the pasta back into the pan on low heat. Add the fried ham and 160 g mozzarella cut into small dice.
Stir well for a few minutes to combine well.
Stir well for a few minutes to combine well.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Tip the mixture into a buttered gratin dish.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Scatter the 100 g Comté cheese over the top...
Stage 7 - 30 min.
...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...
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 recipe | 230 RDI=90 % | 680 RDI=60 % | 170 RDI=30 % | 5,210 RDI=260 % | 21,830 RDI: 260 % |
| Per 100 g | 20 RDI=6 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 340 RDI=20 % | 1,440 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 60 RDI=5 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 430 RDI=20 % | 1,820 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 5.85 €
- Per person : 0.50 €
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Pasta
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Ham
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Mozzarella
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Comté cheese
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