Pre-heat oven 180°C. Grease 4 individual 1.5 cup capacity ramekins

Heat butter in a large heavy based saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute or until soft

Stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Slowly stir in the milk and continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes

Reduce heat to low and add the cheese. Stir to combine. Season

Gently stir in the ham and pre-cooked pasta. Transfer to prepared ramekins and sprinkle over the bread crumbs (and chives, to garnish)

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden

Serve with Mount Franklin water