Cheesy ham and broccoli pasta

• pasta300g g

  (we used conchiglie)

• broccoli↗1 head of

  cut into small florets

• oil1 tbsp tbsp
• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• ham↗250g g

  diced (choose a good thick slice from the meat counter)

• double cream↗300ml ml
• English mustard↗1 tbsp tbsp
• mature cheddar↗140g g

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding the broccoli during the last 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the ham, cream and mustard, bring to a boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese, coating everything evenly with the sauce.