Rigatoni and Ham Bake

By KarenH

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 3 cups rigatoni or 1 3/4 cups Elbo-Roni
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp. margarine or butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cup milk
• 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 crushed potato chips
• paprika, if desired

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat over to 350*. Boil water in large deep pot with 2 tsp. salt and oil (to prevent boiling over). Add rigatoni; stir to separate. Cook uncovered after water returns to a full rolling boil for 10 to 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 tsp. salt and mustard. Add milk all at once. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Combine sauce with rigatoni mixture. Turn into 2-quart casserole. Toss 1/2 cup cheddar cheddar cheese with potato chips, sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes.