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.