Ham and Cheese Bowties recipe

6 servings

8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta

1/4 cup butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

2 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese

4 ounces cooked ham, julienned

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

Saute garlic 30 seconds.

Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.

Cook and stir until smooth.

Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly.

Bring to a boil for 1 minute.

Stir in mustard and Colby.

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.

Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.

Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.