Ham, Cheese And Chive Pasta Bakes

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Get a fuss-free dinner on the table in less than half an hour with these cute individual pasta bakes. Cooking Time 25 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 140g (2 cups) 3-minute spirals pasta 1 x 100g pkt 97 per cent fat-free traditional smoked leg ham, cut into 1cm thick strips 150g bought marinated chargrilled capsicum, sliced 2 tbs mascarpone Salt & freshly ground black pepper 120g (1 cup) light shredded 25 per cent less fat mozzarella 2 tbs chopped fresh chives Method Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, following packet directions until al dente. Drain. Return to the pan. Add the ham, capsicum and mascarpone to the pasta and gently toss until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the pasta mixture among four 310ml (1 1/4-cup) capacity ovenproof dishes and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chives and season with pepper. Serve immediately. Notes & tips Leftovers: Use the chives in potato skins with sweet chilli sauce.