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~ cheesy pasta & ham bake ~

(1 rating)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

Delicious as is...sometimes I add veggies to this casserole as well. Chicken is a great addition instead of ham. A tasty comfort meal. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ cheesy pasta & ham bake ~

  • 2 1/2 c
    uncooked pasta - your choice - i use penne or rigatoni
  • 1/2 c
    minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic paste
  • 3 Tbsp
    each - butter & flour
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • pinch
    nutmeg
  • 3 - 4
    grinds, fresh black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh shredded, swiss cheese
  • 1 c
    fresh shredded, colby cheese
  • 2 c
    cooked, cubed ham
  • 1/2 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese

How To Make ~ cheesy pasta & ham bake ~

  • 1
    Cook your pasta and drain. Just al dente. Set aside.
  • 2
    Preheat oven yo 375 degree F. Grease a medium casserole dish. Set aside. In a large saucepan, over medium heat - melt butter. Add onion and garlic and cook a few minutes or until onion is tender, stirring often. Stir in the flour and continue stirring for a couple minutes.
  • 3
    Whisk in the milk and cream. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring continuously. Stir in mustard, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in the Swiss and Colby cheeses. Once melted stir in the ham and pasta.
  • 4
    Spread mixture into prepared dish.
  • 5
    In a small bowl. combine the crumbs, butter and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the top of casserole and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
  • 6
    Salt and pepper to taste as serving.
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