Parmesan Ham Pasta

Name: Parmesan Ham Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups whole milk; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

I always keep the ingredients for this pasta dish on hand, so I can whip it up pronto. People who try it always ask for the recipe.—Nancy Ringer, Dwight, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and mushrooms in butter. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat. Stir in spinach and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into the ham mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 640 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Parmesan Ham Pasta in Country Woman March/April 2000

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joyfulcooking

Dec 11, 2016

It was good but the calories and sodium are way too much for me.
tennesseegirl60

May 17, 2011

YUMMO
laudette

Oct 21, 2009

Good, fast & easy. Needs some spices, was a bit bland. Added garlic.