Cheesy Ham Penne Casserole

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Rotini pasta may be used in place of penne, prep time does not include cooking the pasta --- if desired sprinkle 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese on the last 3 minutes of baking time --- this is *very* good!!

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees f.

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Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

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Place the cooked penne and the ham into a large bowl.

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Set aside.

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In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

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Add in mustard powder , black pepper , seasoned salt and cayenne pepper and onion , stir and cook for about 4 minutes.

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Add in garlic.

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Cook stirring for 2 minutes.

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Add in flour and mix continously for 2 minutes.

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Slowly add in the cream and 1 / 3 cup parmesan cheese.

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Cook stirring over medium-low heat until bubbly.

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Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until completely melted.

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Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and ham.

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Toss until well combined.

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Transfer to a greased baking dish.

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Sprinkle the top with about 1 / 3 cup or more parmesan cheese.

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Cover and bake in a 350 degree f oven for about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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penne pasta, cooked ham, butter, mustard powder, ground black pepper, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, half-and-half cream, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese