Ranch Ham 'n' Cheese Pasta

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. penne pasta
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. fat free milk
• 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
• 1/2 tsp. dill weed
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. (8 oz.) reduced fat sour cream
• 2 c. cubed fully cooked lean ham
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. In a dutch oven, melt butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir fir 2 min. or until thickened.

3. Reduce heat; fold in sour cream until blended. Add ham and pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in Mexican cheese blend until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.