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Ingredients
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- 16 ounces farfalle pasta
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 2 cups colby cheese shredded
- 2 cups cooked ham cubed
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, cooking until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the milk, bringing the mixture to a boil for 1 minute.
- Add the yellow mustard and Colby cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cubed ham and cooked pasta. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ham with leftover turkey or chicken for a different flavor.
For added vegetables, consider mixing in peas or broccoli before baking.
This dish reheats well, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg