PASTA WITH HAM AND GOUDA

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I created this recipe to use up leftover ham. My Dutch son-in-law loves my regular mac & cheese and he LOVES this one using Dutch Gouda (we pronounce it goo-dah, but I'm told that it's actually closer to how-dah). It's really just fancy mac & cheese with vegetables. I serve it with a green salad and french bread.

Provided by MaryBee11

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 cups grated smoked gouda cheese
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
8 ounces pasta, cooked (farfalle, rotini or shells)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until flour and butter are smooth. Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and dried mustard.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Adjust seasonings, if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, peas and cheese sauce. Pour into greased 9 X 13 casserole dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 484.6, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 31.1

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