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Baked Cavatappi With Smoked Ham And Fontina Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this upscale baked cavatappi, featuring smoky ham and rich Fontina cheese. A gourmet twist on classic mac and cheese, this recipe is surprisingly easy and guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Inspired by Antonio's pasta – get ready for cheesy, comforting deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 635.2 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Baked Cavatappi With Smoked Ham And Fontina 131

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Ingredients for Baked Cavatappi With Smoked Ham And Fontina

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How to Make Baked Cavatappi With Smoked Ham And Fontina

  1. Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. While water heats, saute 8 oz cremini mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons dry sherry to the mushrooms; stir for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  4. Cook 1 pound cavatappi pasta in the boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
  5. Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk until smooth and thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the sauteed mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Grease a large (9x13 inch) ovenproof dish with butter.
  10. Layer 1/3 of the cooked cavatappi in the dish, followed by 1/3 of the 8 ounces smoked ham, and 1/3 of the 8 ounces shredded Fontina cheese. Top with 1/3 of the cheese sauce.
  11. Repeat layers twice more, ending with the remaining cheese sauce.
  12. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

69g

Carbs

22g

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