Ham,Spinach and Mostaccioli Casserole

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 8 oz. pack. mostaccioli, cut ziti, or elbow macaroni
• 3 T. butter
• 3 med. onions cut thin or 5 med leeks sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. dried thyme, crushed
• pepper
• 1 1/2 C. half and half, light cream or milk
• 1 1/2 C. chicken broth
• 1 1/2 C. cubed *Drier's* ham
• 1 10 oz. pack frozen chopped spinach,thawed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions,drain, and rinse with cold water
Melt butter, add onions and garlic. Cover and cook 5 min. or until onions are tender, Stir in flour, thyme, and pepper. Add half and half and chicken broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pasta, ham and spinach. Spoon mixture into a 3 qt. casserole
Cover and bake in a 350 oven for 30 to 35 min or until heated through