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One-Pot Pasta with Ham and Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne or rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium; cook onion 3-4 minutes until softened, then garlic another minute.
  2. Add ham; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add broth, milk, Dijon, salt, and pepper; stir and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir pasta into boiling liquid; reduce heat to medium and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and most liquid absorbed.
  5. Add optional peas during last 2 minutes.
  6. Off heat, immediately stir in cheddar and mozzarella until completely melted and creamy.
  7. Stand 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly; serve hot as sauce continues thickening while cooling.