Pasta With Ham And Gouda

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 cups grated smoked gouda cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 8 ounces pasta, cooked (farfalle, rotini or shells)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, melt butter. gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly. cook over medium heat until flour and butter are smooth. gradually whisk in milk.
• 3 add nutmeg, salt, pepper and dried mustard.
• 4 reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened. remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. adjust seasonings, if desired.
• 5 in a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, peas and cheese sauce. pour into greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• 6 bake for 25 to 20 minutes. let stand 5 minutes before serving.