Pasta - Ham and Cheese Ziti

By mneyhart

Versatile dish - great for a crowd and a good way to use leftover ham

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Ziti
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups mile
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (can change cheese type)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
• fresh spinach

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish (set aside)

Prepare Ziti as package directs In a large pan melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring mixture to a boil.Continue to cook and stir for about two minutes allowing mixture to thicken. Reduce the heat and stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.

Drain the pasta and add to the sauce mixture. Stir in the ham and fresh spinach. Place in a greased 13x9 baking dish. Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until heated through.