HAM FETTUCCINE BAKE

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My family loves this recipe, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham. Although a meal by itself, I often serve it with a tossed salad. -Cathy Neve, Yakima, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups cooked fettuccine
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook bread crumbs and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; set aside., In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until melted. Stir in the ham, fettuccine and peas., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.