Pluck the thyme leaves from the stalks. Wash thyme leaves and chives and dab dry. Cut the chives into small rolls and chop the thyme finely. Put the herbs aside. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes. In the meantime wash and clean the zucchini and cut them into strips with a peeler.
Drain mozzarella, drain and cut into slices. Drain dried tomatoes, chop roughly. Drain the pasta, rinse and drain. Whisk eggs, milk and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Grease a springform pan (26 cm Ø) well. Layer half of the macaroni in a circle. Put zucchini strips on top and sprinkle with tomatoes. Finally, layer the other half of the macaroni and pour the egg-milk over it. Place mozzarella slices on top. Bake in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/ convection oven: 150 °C/ gas: level 2) for about 45 minutes.
Grease a springform pan (26 cm Ø) well. Layer half of the macaroni in a circle. Put zucchini strips on top and sprinkle with tomatoes. Finally, layer the other half of the macaroni and pour the egg-milk over it. Place mozzarella slices on top. Bake in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/ convection oven: 150 °C/ gas: level 2) for about 45 minutes. Take out and loosen the edge. Cut the cake into pieces and garnish with ham slices and thyme