Ham and Cheese Ziti

Ham and Cheese Ziti









PREP: 15 min; BAKE: 25 min



Makes 6 servings







Macaroni-and-cheese lovers, take notice--this is certain to be a



favorite of yours!











21/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (9 ounces)



1/4 cup margarine or butter



1 clove garlic, finely chopped



1/4 cup all-purpose flour



1/2 teaspoon salt



2 cups milk



1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard



2cups shredded Colby cheese (8 ounces)



4ounces sliced cooked deli ham, cut into thin strips



1/3cup grated Parmesan cheese



















1.Heat oven to 350?. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.







2.While pasta is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low



heat.



Cook garlic in margarine 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in



flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until



mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to



boiling, stirring constantly.Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in mustard



and Colby cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.







3.Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart



casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25



minutes or until bubbly.