Rigatoni and Ham Bake

By learen

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 cups rigatoni or 1 3/4 cup elbow macaroni
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• paprika if desired

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350.

BOIL water in large pot with the 2 teaspoons salt and tablespoon of oil. Add rigatoni and stir to separate. Cook uncovered after water returns to full rolling boil for 10-11 minutes. Stir occasionally, drain and rinse under hot water.

IN large bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, ham and 1 cup cheese.

IN medium saucepan, melt margarine. Blend in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mustard. Add milk all at once. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly about one minute.

COMBINE sauce with rigatoni and turn into 2 quart casserole. Toss 1/2 cup cheddar cheese with potato chips; sprinkle over the top. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

BAKE at 350 for 30 minutes.