Ham and Cheese Bow Ties Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• cup butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• cup all-purpose flour
• teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
• teaspoon prepared mustard
• 4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
• cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain the pasta.

Step 3: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saut for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.

Step 5: Gradually add the milk to the saucepan, whisking continuously. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to thicken.

Step 6: Stir in the shredded Colby cheese and mustard. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7: Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cooked pasta and julienned ham. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 8: Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 9: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.