HAM 'N' CHEESE BOW TIES

Ham 'n' Cheese Bow Ties image

Everyone who tries this yummy casserole lists it as a favorite from then on. Bow tie pasta makes it fun, and ham makes it hearty.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
6 to 8 ounces fully cooked ham, julienned
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add pasta and ham; stir until coated., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.