Easy Mac and Cheese Pasta Bake

Preheat oven to 200°C. Boil pasta in a large saucepan for 10-12 mins or until tender. Add frozen cauliflower and broccoli in the last 2 mins of cooking. Drain well.

While the pasta is cooking, heat a large non-stick frying pan and cook ham, stirring occasionally until crisp. Remove ham from pan.

Add margarine to pan, once foaming add flour and stir for 5 mins until mixture is combined and golden, with no lumps. Remove from heat and gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring back to heat and cook for 5 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens. Turn off heat and add cheese.

Stir macaroni, vegetables and ham into the sauce. Pour into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20 mins until golden brown. Serve with garden salad.