Ham & Cheese Bowties

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 16 oz farfalle pasta
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
• 2 c. shredded Colby cheese
• 2 c. cooked ham, cubed
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from julieseatsandtreats.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta & cook 8-10 minutes or until al dente, drain.

3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt & pepper. Cook & stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard & Colby. Continue to cook stirring occasionally until cheese is melted. Remove from heat & stir in ham & pasta. Pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

4. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly & golden.