Ham, courgette and macaroni bake

Author: Amanda Lennon - Chef, Food Editor

Photographer: Cath Muscat

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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

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 297cal

Kilojoules 1240kJ

Protein 17g

Total fat 8g

–Saturated fat 4g

Carbohydrates 40g

–Sugars 4g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 570mg

Calcium 200mg

Iron 1.5mg

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.

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