Ham and Asparagus Pasta Nests

bbc.co.uk

Janet Messanelli Bozzone

subheading: For the pasta:

200g/7oz Italian ‘00’ flour

2 free-range eggs

subheading: For the Béchamel sauce:

500ml/18fl oz whole milk

40g/1½oz butter

40g/1½oz plain flour

1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

salt and freshly ground white pepper

subheading: For the asparagus sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil

250g/9oz asparagus, finely sliced

1 to 2 garlic cloves, crushed

400ml/14fl oz chicken or vegetable stock

40g/1½oz butter

20g/¾oz plain flour

subheading: For the nests:

250g/9oz mozzarella balls, torn

250g/9oz cooked ham, torn

6 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra to serve

black pepper

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