Ham, Spinach, and Mostaccioli Casserole

By Ksteve10

Ingredients

• 8 oz packaged dried mostaccioli, cut ziti or elbow macaroni
• 3 TBSP margarine or butter
• 3 medium onions, cut into think wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c flour
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 c half and half, light cream or milk
• 1 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1 1/2 c cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 10 oz package frozen chopped slinach, thawed and drained

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water, drain again.

2. In large saucepan melt margarine or butter. Add onions or lees and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, thyme and pepper. Add half and half until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in pasta, ham and spinach. Spoon mixture into a 3 qt casserole.

3. Cover and bake in oven at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.