Ham and Cheese Ziti

By nicla91

Ingredients

• 1 16oz package ziti pasta
• 1/2 c butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 4 cups shredded colby cheese (160z)
• 8oz sliced cooked deli ham, cut into strips
• 2/3 cup grated parm cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package

2. Melt butter in 4-qt saucepan or dutch oven over low heat. Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and salt, using wire whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

3. Gradaully stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in mustard and colby cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Stir pasta and ham into cheese sause. Pour pasta mixture into ungreased 13x9 glass baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan.

4. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.