Easy Cheesy Pasta and Ham
- 1 (16 oz) box rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2½ cups milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1½ cup mild cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups ham, cubed
- Spray 13×9 pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to directions on the box, drain and return to pan
- Grate the cheese, reserving ¼ cup and cut the ham
- Warm the milk in the microwave, set aside
- In a large skillet, melt the butter, add the flour and whisk for one minute
- Slowly add the milk, whisk constantly.
- Turn the heat up to medium and stir until thickened
- Slowly add the cheese, whisk until melted after each addition
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper
- Stir ham and cheese sauce into the pasta, mix well
- Transfer to baking dish and spread evenly
- Sprinkle with reserved cheese
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until bubbly
- If you make this meal ahead, take the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake, covered for 20 – 30 minutes or until bubbly
- After dish is cool, wrap tightly with foil, label and freeze.
- Remove from freezer 24 hours before cooking
This recipe can easily be doubled for 2 baking dishes, 1 to eat now and 1 to freeze for later.
Recipe by Pocket Change Gourmet at https://pocketchangegourmet.com/easy-cheesy-pasta-and-ham/
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