Creamy Ham and Mushroom Pasta Bake

• farfalle pasta↗1 lb
• butter, plus a little extra↗2 ounces
• button mushrooms, halved↗8 ounces
• scallions, finelt sliced↗6
• all-purpose flour↗2 ounces
• milk↗2 cups
• ham, chopped↗5 ounces
• sharp cheddar cheese, grated↗5 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 400F then melt a little butter in a large saucepan.

3. 3

   Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.

4. 4

   Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the scallions and soften for 1 minute

5. 5

   Stir in the flour for another minute, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce.

6. 6

   Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese then season to taste.

8. 8

   Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish.

9. 9

   Scatter over the remaining cheese and scallions and bake in the oven for 10 mins until golden.