Macaroni with Ham and Cheese

Recipe by Scoopd Kitchen · Pasta

Macaroni with Ham and Cheese

Classic Dutch macaroni the old-fashioned way: with ham, cheese and tomato sauce, simple and hearty.

590
kcal
30 g
protein
74 g
carbs
19 g
fat

Ingredients

  • 350 g macaroni
  • 200 g diced ham
  • 1 onion
  • 1 leek, sliced into rings
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 125 g grated mild cheddar cheese

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni until just tender.

  2. 2

    Sauté the onion, add the leek and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the diced ham, tomato paste, paprika and canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix the macaroni into the sauce and stir through half of the cheese.

  5. 5

    Serve with the remaining cheese on top, or brown briefly under the broiler.

Tip from Scoopd Kitchen · Pasta: Also delicious made with ground beef instead of ham, or a combination of both.

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