8 ounces pasta (bow tie, elbow, flower, etc.)
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
4 ounces cooked ham, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. (Don't let it burn!) Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.
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Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
1 comment:
I really liked it, but it was a little salty, so I made some veggies to eat along with it.
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