Mac ‘n’ Hock-a-roni Cheese

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 400g macaroni
• 140g frozen peas
• 140g light mascarpone
• 1 heaped tbsp English mustard
• 14g Gruyère or cheddar, grated
• 2 x 90g packs pulled ham hock, or 175g shredded ham
• 4-6 tbsp dried breadcrumbs

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes. Add the frozen peas for the last 2 minutes, then drain, reserving a splash of the cooking water.

3. Return the pasta and peas to the pot over low heat. Stir in the mascarpone, English mustard and pulled ham hock or shredded ham until smooth and heated through, loosening with a splash of the reserved water if needed.

4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it level.

5. Mix the grated Gruyère or cheddar with the breadcrumbs and scatter evenly over the top.

6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.