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Croque Monsieur Pasta Bake
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Croque Monsieur Pasta Bake

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @foodandrefreshments1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (penne or fusilli)Grains400 g
  • butterDairy50 g
  • plain flourPantry50 g
  • milkDairy600 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry20 g
  • Gruyère (grated)Dairy150 g
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy50 g
  • cooked ham (sliced into strips)Meat200 g
  • bread (torn into chunks)Bakery100 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

659kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until just shy of al dente, then drain.
    Step 1

  2. Make the béchamel

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 min to form a roux.
    • Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth.
    • Stir in the Dijon mustard, half of the Gruyère and the Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
    Step 2

  3. Preheat the oven

    • Heat the oven to 200 °C.
    Step 3

  4. Assemble the bake

    • Mix the drained pasta and ham strips into the béchamel.
    • Transfer to a baking dish and scatter over the remaining Gruyère and the torn bread.
    Step 4

  5. Bake

    • Bake until bubbling and golden on top.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
    Step 6
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