Ham, courgette and macaroni bake

Macaroni bake is a favourite comfort food for lots of people, and this low calorie version is will not disappoint!

Serves: 6

Time to make: 45 mins

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups macaroni pasta

2 courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX

2 tablespoons reduced-fat spread

2 tablespoons plain flourall purpose flourX

1 cup skim milk

½ cup light sour cream

2 cloves garlic, crushed

200g shaved ham, chopped

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Coarsely grate courgette and squeeze out any excess liquid.

2 Meanwhile, melt spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Stir in cream and garlic.

3 Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Stir in courgette, ham, parsley and white sauce. Spoon into a 6-cup capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 297 cal

Kilojoules 1240 kJ

Protein 17 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 40 g

Sugar 4 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 570 mg

Calcium 200 mg

Iron 1.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.