Ham Cheese Bow Ties Recipes

HAM & CHEESE BOW TIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350*F/180*C/ gas mark 4. Butter a 2 cup shallow casserole dish. Set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well, rinse, drain again and then set aside.
• Melt the butter until foaming in a saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk in the mustard. Cook for about a minute.
• Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the mixture comes to the boil. Simmer for several minutes, stirring constantly and then whisk in the cheddar. Season with the salt and pepper.
• Stir the cooked pasta and ham into the sauce. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over top.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.

CREAMY BOW-TIES WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• Stir in carrots. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in pasta, ham and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.

BOW-TIES WITH HAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Gently stir in cooked pasta, asparagus, tomatoes and ham. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into casserole.
• Cover; bake 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese.

BAKED BOW TIES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to box directions.
• In medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter.
• Stir in flour and mustard.
• Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
• Remove from heat, add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
• Stir in pasta, ham and corn.
• Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish.
• Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly.

HAM AND CHEESE BOW TIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
• Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
• Cook until smooth.
• Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then add mustard and Colby cheese.
• Continue to heat until cheese is melted, stirring all the while.
• Remove from heat, add ham, peas and pasta.
• Mix.
• Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.