Creamy Ham And Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipes

CREAMY ONE-POT MUSHROOM AND LEEK PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a wide, deep 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. When hot, add the olive oil and leeks, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and lightly golden, 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, then stir and cook, undisturbed, until the mushrooms start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, another 2 to 3 minutes. (This allows the water from the mushrooms to evaporate, encouraging caramelization.) Add the juice of one lemon half to deglaze the pan and stir to combine.
• Add the pasta and stock; stir well. Cover with lid and cook on medium heat. Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it. (All pasta shapes and brands will have different cooking times. You want the pasta to be just tender.)
• Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the butter and parsley. Squeeze in the juice from the remaining lemon half and stir until butter is melted and dispersed. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, top with ricotta, red-pepper flakes (to taste) and more chopped parsley.

CREAMY HAM AND MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain.
• Heat the oven to 400F then melt a little butter in a large saucepan.
• Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
• Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the scallions and soften for 1 minute
• Stir in the flour for another minute, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce.
• Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese then season to taste.
• Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish.
• Scatter over the remaining cheese and scallions and bake in the oven for 10 mins until golden.