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Ham and Cheese Penne
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Ham and Cheese Penne

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk I used 2%
  • 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups ham fully cooked, diced
  • 5 ounces spinach thawed and squeezed dry, frozen, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  2. Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain water.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat then add both cheeses, garlic powder and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
  4. Add cooked penne to sauce mixture. Stir in ham and spinach.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve and enjoy!