Penne Casserole With Ham and Peas

Name: Penne Casserole With Ham and Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, divided; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 3 cups milk; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups diced ham; 2 1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 1/2 to 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

A comforting ham pasta casserole offers a satisfying meal, perfect for utilizing leftover ham.

⭐ 4 (80 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 65 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Cook pasta in salted boiling water as directed; drain and rinse.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Sauté green onions, parsley, and garlic for 1 minute, then stir in flour and cook for another minute.
Gradually stir in milk, cooking until thickened. Add ham and 2 cups shredded cheese, stirring until melted and bubbly.
Combine the drained pasta and peas with the hot sauce, mixing thoroughly.
Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, toss with breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until crumbs are browned and the casserole is bubbly.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 541 kcal

Carbohydrate: 44 g

Cholesterol: 94 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 28 g

Saturated Fat: 15 g

Sodium: 868 mg

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 28 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g