BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Method

1 Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Grate the cheese.

2 Drain the pasta and place in an ovenproof dish.

3 Stir in the white sauce, half the grated cheese and the peas. Tear the ham into the pasta.

4 Remove a portion for the baby, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir again.

5 Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

6 Pour a dash of milk into each corner of the dish to make sure it doesn’t dry out in the oven.

7 Place under the grill for 5–10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.

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