HAM AND SWISS PASTA CASSEROLE

Ham and Swiss Pasta Casserole image

Here's a delightfully rich and creamy, all-in-one meal from Julie Jackman in Bountiful, Utah. "My family just loves the easy-to-fix sauce," Julie says, "and it's a great way to use up leftover ham." TIP: For a delectable, creamy and comforting side dish, simply eliminate the ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 envelopes country gravy mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
4-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in the spinach, cheese, ham and mustard. Drain pasta; stir into ham mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.