Recipe Tip: Ham and Pasta Gratin

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Step 2

   Whisk the egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.

3. Step 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the butter and add egg yolks and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

4. Step 4

   In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta, ham, the egg and butter mixture and sour cream and mix to combine. Gently mix in the whisked egg whites.

5. Step 5

   Butter a baking dish and sprinkle the inside with 1 tablesspoon of the breadcrumbs. Pour in the ham and pasta mixture, smooth the top and sprinkle over the remaining breadcrumbs.

6. Step 6

   Bake in the oven until nicely browned, about 45 minutes. Serve with a green salad.

7. Step 7

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8. Step 8

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9. Step 9

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10. Step 10

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11. Step 11

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