Baked ham and pasta squares (Schinkenfleckerl)

1. Cook the pasta squares in salted water until al dente as per the packet, drain and rinse with cold water.

2. Dice the ham and finely chop the onion; sweat the onion in half the butter until translucent, then fry with the ham for 2 minutes.

3. Beat the remaining soft butter until fluffy, add the eggs one at a time, then the sour cream, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

4. Mix the pasta with the ham and onion and the egg and sour cream mixture.

5. Spread in a buttered ovenproof dish sprinkled with breadcrumbs and bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp on top.

6. Serve sprinkled with chives, with a green salad.

Tip: The crispy corners are the best part - if you like them, switch on the grill for the last 3 minutes.