Italian Pasta Bake Recipe

250g penne pasta
280g ham cut into thin strips
3 eggs
450ml single cream
1 tbsp butter
150g grated Gruyere cheese
50g grated parmesan cheese
ground black pepper

1. To make this simple Italian pasta bake recipe start by preheating your oven to 190 / 375 degrees.

2. Place the pasta in a large pan of boiling water and cook for between 8-10 minutes until the pasta is just tender. Drain.

3. Using the butter, grease an ovenproof dish. Next mix the strips of ham with the pasta and place it in the oven proof dish.

4. Mix the eggs, cream, salt and pepper and half of the Gruyere cheese together in a bowl, pour over the pasta and ham.

5. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and remainder of the Gruyere cheese over the top and bake in the oven for around 35-40 minutes until cooked and golden. Serve with a side salad.