Best 8 Baked Penne With Ham Peas And Jack Cheese Recipes

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Baked penne with ham, peas, and jack cheese is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. The combination of ham, peas, and cheese makes this dish a hearty and satisfying meal. The penne pasta is cooked until al dente and then tossed with a creamy sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cheese. The ham and peas are added to the sauce and cooked until heated through. The entire dish is then baked in the oven until bubbly and golden brown.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE CASSEROLE WITH HAM AND PEAS



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This ham pasta casserole makes a perfect meal with a tossed salad or fresh sliced tomatoes. This is a great way to use leftover ham.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups (12 ounces) penne pasta
1 1/2 to 2 cups peas (frozen; thawed)
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons parsley (fresh; chopped)
1/2 teaspoon garlic (finely chopped)
5 tablespoons flour (all-purpose)
3 cups milk
2 cups ham (diced)
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces; divided)
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it with butter. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water.
  • In a saucepan or sauté pan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the green onions, parsley, and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the ham and 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is hot and bubbly.
  • Add the drained pasta and peas to the sauce, mixing well and heating through.
  • Spoon into the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with ​the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the shredded cheese layer.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until crumbs are browned, and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 868 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA



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Zesty diced tomatoes, ham and peas combine with penne pasta in a creamy sauce

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups each)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 pkg (8 oz each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
  • 2. In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.

HAM & SWISS BAKED PENNE



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As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty, gooey goodness, this bake makes me think of them. -Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
TOPPING:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in Swiss and Colby cheeses until melted. Add ham and pasta; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES



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I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound penne rigate pasta
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

BAKED PENNE WITH HAM, PEAS, AND JACK CHEESE



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Make and share this Baked Penne With Ham, Peas, and Jack Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Penne

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
salt
black pepper
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1/2 lb cooked ham, diced

Steps:

  • In a big pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion and tomato; stir for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the top and continue to stir for about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the milk, whisking rapidly until the sauce is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper; add 1 cup cheese, and stir until it melts and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cheese sauce, peas, and ham to the pasta; toss until well blended.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole; sprinkle remaining cheese over the top; bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.9, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 91.8, Sodium 359.8, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 33.6

PENNE WITH PEAS, HAM AND CHEESE



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No cook sauce that tastes like you spent some time on it. Any hard cheese will work, parmesan and peccarino both have worked well for me. Can lighten the dish using part skim ricotta if desired. Simple, easy and delicious. From Mark Bittmans "How to Cook Everything" with adaptions for our taste. This recipe can be halved to serve 2 people generously.

Provided by GIBride01

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb penne pasta
1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2-1 cup ham, chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
pepper

Steps:

  • Bring large pot water to boil, salt water liberally.
  • Cook penne until done, according to package directions.
  • Brown ham in pan.
  • Add peas to boiling water during last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix cheese's and butter in bowl and set aside.
  • Reserve approximately 1 cup pasta cooking water, drain pasta, no need to rinse.
  • Add enough pasta cooking water to thin cheese and butter mixture to a sauce consistency.
  • Add pasta and peas with ham to cheese mixture, stir well, adding extra pasta water as needed to thin sauce.
  • Add extra Parmesan to pasta, add pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.5, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 724.3, Carbohydrate 99.5, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 31.1

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS



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I tried to copy a wonderful dish I had at a small local Italian restaurant and this one turned out WONDERFUL (for a lot less money too!) The flavors are excellent and it's a totally new way to use up leftover ham. The crispy ham reminds me of pancetta. This is a very forgiving recipe and many different vegetables can be added to your liking, try sauteed zucchini with the peas, or mushrooms, broccoli, etc.

Provided by Aurora

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup peas, frozen petite
1 1/2 cups ham, chopped small
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 -6 garlic cloves, chopped (or more!)
8 ounces cream cheese, lite is wonderful in this
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente.
  • Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta.
  • Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish.
  • Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well.
  • In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain.
  • In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!).
  • Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated.
  • In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional).
  • Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy.
  • Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper.
  • serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM!

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh ingredients, especially vegetables, will give your baked penne dish a more vibrant flavor and texture.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not as flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sausage and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well. A sharp cheddar or a creamy mozzarella are both good choices.
  • Bake the dish until it is golden brown: The baked penne is finished when it is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Baked penne with ham, peas, and jack cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give baked penne a try!

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