Ham and Cheese Bowties

By Chez_Alexander

Bowtie pasta makes it fun, and ham makes it hearty!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
• 1 1/2 TBS butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 TBS flour
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/8 tsp prepared mustard (e.g., Dijon)
• 3 oz Colby cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 oz cooked ham, julienned into strips
• 1 1/2 TBS grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 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, and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.

4. Pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden and brown.

Makes 2 servings. Each serving = 13 Weight Watchers points.