NO BAKE ROTINI, HAM & CHEESE

No bake Rotini, Ham & Cheese image

Provided by Sherri Greer @SherriL

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package(s) ronzoni garden delight rotini
5 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, divided
2 tablespoon(s) dried seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
3 cup(s) milk
2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 cup(s) cubed fully cooked ham steak (8 oz). i skip the ham and it's still fabulous, would be great with chicken too

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add bread crumbs; cook until browned. Remove from skillet; reserve. In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and ham. Add hot pasta to skillet; toss to coat. Top with remaining cheese and buttered crumbs.