Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 2

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender; drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook ham in a small frying pan, over medium heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until browned.

Step 4

Combine ham and pasta in a large bowl with egg, cream, milk, cheese and fennel; season. Transfer mixture to an oiled deep 2-litre (8-cup) ovenproof dish; sprinkle with parmesan.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until pasta is heated through. Toss tomato in oil in a small bowl. Top pasta with tomato mixture; sprinkle with ¼ cup fennel fronds before serving.