Ham and Noodle Casserole
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham and Noodle Casserole
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This kid-friendly Ham and Noodle Casserole has pasta coated in a creamy sauce, plus ham and spinach that add tons of flavor. This pasta casserole is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (8 oz) medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon (12g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (142g) diced onion
- 6 oz (170g) fresh baby spinach, chopped or torn
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (22g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz) milk
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) ricotta cheese
- 5.2 oz (150g) package soft garlic and herb cheese (such as Boursin)*
- 1 1/2 cups (8 oz) cubed cooked ham
- 1/3 cup (33g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until very soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add in the spinach and cook until wilted, an addition 1-2 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, then season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of nutmeg and the Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking very frequently. Continue to cook until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the ricotta and garlic and herb cheese.
- Stir the cheese sauce into the pot with the shells. Add in the onion/spinach mixture and the cubed ham and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
- Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes
- *The original recipe posted here only used 1 1/2 oz of the garlic and herb cheese. But the last time I made it, I accidentally used the whole package (5.2 oz) and I will never go back again!
- adapted from The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of recipe
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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