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Ham and Pea Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dried rotini
  • 2 cups fully cooked ham diced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1 teaspoon for dish
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9x13-inch dish with the extra teaspoon butter. Boil rotini 2 minutes less than package directions; drain.
  2. Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually add milk. Simmer 3–5 minutes until lightly thickened. Off heat, stir in 1 cup cheddar, mustard and pepper.
  3. Fold in pasta, ham and frozen peas. Transfer to dish, top with remaining cheddar and bake 25–30 minutes, until center reaches 165°F. Rest 10 minutes.

Notes

Equipment: 9x13-inch baking dish, large skillet, large mixing bowl, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: 1/6 of the recipe.
Ham and cheddar supply salt; taste the sauce before deciding whether it needs any extra.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); use within 3–4 days. Reheat the center to 165°F.