Cheese and Tomato Macaroni with Ham

Name: Cheese and Tomato Macaroni with Ham
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 225g dried macaroni; 200g carton crème fraîche; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teasp. Dijon style mustard; A little salt and freshly ground black pepper; 100g mature hard cheese, finely grated; 225g cherry tomatoes; 100g cooked ham, chopped; Lightly dressed green salad, to serve

This is a great option for anyone who loves macaroni cheese without all of the hassle of making a béchamel sauce. The addition of the cherry tomatoes and ham make it more of a meal that all of the family should enjoy.

4 people

Nutrition per serving

kcal

499kcal
protein

20g
iron

1.8mg
carbs

44g

Ingredients

225g dried macaroni
200g carton crème fraîche
2 large egg yolks
1 teasp. Dijon style mustard
A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
100g mature hard cheese, finely grated
225g cherry tomatoes
100g cooked ham, chopped
Lightly dressed green salad, to serve

Main

225g dried macaroni
200g carton crème fraîche
2 large egg yolks
1 teasp. Dijon style mustard
A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
100g mature hard cheese, finely grated
225g cherry tomatoes
100g cooked ham, chopped
Lightly dressed green salad, to serve

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180ºC (350ºF).

Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until just ‘al dente’ (tender but still firm to the bite). Place the crème fraîche in a bowl and beat in the egg yolks and mustard, then season to taste.

Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Stir in the crème fraîche mixture with the cheese, then gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and ham.

Tip the macaroni mixture into an ovenproof dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Leave to stand for a few minutes.