HAM & SHELLS CASSEROLE

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"I altered this recipe to include ham and spinach and I think it created a well-rounded meal guaranteed to win you rave reviews!" Genise Krause, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
3 large onions, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onions in oil for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Add spinach and rosemary; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in ricotta and goat cheeses until blended., Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add the ham, onion mixture and sauce; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.