PARMESAN HAM PASTA

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I always keep the ingredients for this pasta dish on hand, so I can whip it up pronto. People who try it always ask for the recipe.-Nancy Ringer, Dwight, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and mushrooms in butter. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Stir in spinach and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into the ham mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.