Baked Penne With Ham Peas And Jack Cheese Recipes

PENNE WITH PEAS, HAM AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring large pot water to boil, salt water liberally.
• Cook penne until done, according to package directions.
• Brown ham in pan.
• Add peas to boiling water during last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking.
• While pasta is cooking, mix cheese's and butter in bowl and set aside.
• Reserve approximately 1 cup pasta cooking water, drain pasta, no need to rinse.
• Add enough pasta cooking water to thin cheese and butter mixture to a sauce consistency.
• Add pasta and peas with ham to cheese mixture, stir well, adding extra pasta water as needed to thin sauce.
• Add extra Parmesan to pasta, add pepper to taste.

CHEESY HAM-PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Place the cooked penne and the ham into a large bowl; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in mustard powder, black pepper, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper and onion, stir and cook for about 4 minutes.
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in flour and mix continously for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the cream and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; cook stirring over medium-low heat until bubbly.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until completely melted.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and ham; toss until well combined.
• Transfer to a greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle the top with about 1/3 cup or more Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

BAKED PENNE WITH HAM, PEAS, AND JACK CHEESE

Steps:

• In a big pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion and tomato; stir for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over the top and continue to stir for about 1 minute.
• Gradually add the milk, whisking rapidly until the sauce is smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper; add 1 cup cheese, and stir until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
• Add the cheese sauce, peas, and ham to the pasta; toss until well blended.
• Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole; sprinkle remaining cheese over the top; bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.