Ham and coquillettes au gratin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Coquillettes
  • Coquillettes pasta : 250 grams
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Water : 1 liter
• Ham and Cheese Sauce
  • Butter : 30 grams
  • Flour : 30 grams
  • Milk : 500 milliliters
  • Grated cheese : 100 grams
  • Ham : 150 grams
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
• Gratin Topping
  • Breadcrumbs : 50 grams
  • Grated cheese : 50 grams
  • Butter : 20 grams

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Steps

• Cook the Coquillettes
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
• Add the coquillettes pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Prepare the Ham and Cheese Sauce
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
• Add the grated cheese, ham, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is well combined.
• Assemble and Bake
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a baking dish, combine the cooked coquillettes pasta and the ham and cheese sauce. Mix well.
• In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and melted butter.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

• You can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, to the breadcrumb topping for extra flavor.
• Serve the ham and coquillettes au gratin with a side salad for a complete meal.

Information

• Coquillettes are small pasta shapes similar to macaroni.
• This dish is a great way to use leftover ham.