Ham And Cheese Pasta Recipes

HAM 'N' CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese and milk. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Heat 1-2 minutes longer or until smooth, stirring twice. Stir in ketchup and horseradish until blended. , Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Stir in the ham, peas and cheese sauce. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; add garlic. Stir in the flour, onion powder, pepper and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in ham; heat through. Drain pasta and asparagus; toss with cheese mixture.

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
• Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
• Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
• Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
• Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
• Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil, drop in pasta. Cook pasta to just shy of al dente.
• Heat sauce pot with butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisk in stock then milk, allow the sauce to thicken, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in cheeses in a figure eight motion. Stir in Dijon and ham and remove the sauce from heat. Drain pasta and combine with sauce.

CREAMY CHEESY HAM AND PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot full of water to a boil. Meanwhile add butter to skillet and melt. Once melted, add onion, garlic and ham. Sauté until onion is soft or ham is slightly browned.
• Once water starts to vigorously boil, add pasta. Meanwhile add flour to mixture one tablespoon at a time stirring constantly. Add in milk 1/2 cup at a time. (Add more or less to suite your tastes for sauce consistency.).
• Once sauce consistency is a little runnier than you like, add cheese and salt. Reduce heat to simmer while you drain pasta.
• Mix drained pasta together with sauce and serve with salad and bread for a complete quick meal!
• This meal is very versatile and you can change the quantities of the pasta or type of pasta to suite your own family's needs.

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
• Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan for the final 4 mins. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the ham, cream and mustard, then bring to the boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese, coating everything in the sauce.

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
• Melt butter over low heat and saute garlic in it for 30 seconds.
• Whisk in flour and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
• Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in mustard and Colby cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
• Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
• Pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.