posted by Terrytx 03-03-99 7:27 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Ham and Cheese Ziti
Recipe By : Betty Crocker-Weeknight Pasta and Rice
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Pork
Quick & Easy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta -- (9 oz.)
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Colby cheese -- (8 oz.)
4 ounces sliced cooked deli ham -- cut in thin strips
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook and drain pasta as directed on pkg.
While pasta is cooking, melt margarine in 3-qt. saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in margarine 30 seconds stir frequently. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling,stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minite. Stir in mustard and Colby. Cook stir occasionally, until cheese is melted.
Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
Pour into ungreased 2-qt. casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.