Nana's Baked Easter Pasta

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Luxury 100% Whole Grain Penne
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Submitted by Cristal B.


Serves: 8

Ingredients

16 ounces Luxury 100% Whole Grain Penne or Elbow Macaroni
2 cups diced ham
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions, chopped
1 whole roasted red peper, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta until halfway done (just starts to get tender) and drain, set aside
  2. Melt butter over medium heat and add green onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook  for 2 minutes
  3. Add flour, stirl well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes
  4. Add milk, half and half, and half of the swiss cheese
  5. Cook, stirring constantly over medium-high heat, until sauce becomes thick and bubbly
  6. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until combined
  7. Add ham and pasta. stirring until pasta is coated with sauce
  8. Pour into a casserole dish
  9. Spread remaining cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes

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