Ingredients for Ham And Cheese Ziti
- Ziti Pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Garlic Clove
- Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- Dijon Mustard
- 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
- Deli Ham
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Ham And Cheese Ziti
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 pound of ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 2 cups of shredded Colby cheese.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the cooked ziti pasta and 1 1/2 cups of diced ham into the cheese sauce.
- Pour the pasta mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
79g
Carbs
14g
