Best 7 Easy Creamy Pasta Bake With Ham Recipes

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If you are looking for a reliable meal that is easy to prepare but is satisfying and delicious, then creamy pasta bake with ham is the perfect dish for you. This dish features creamy and flavorful sauce, succulent ham, and tender pasta, all baked to perfection. Whether you are a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delectable creamy pasta bake with ham that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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CREAMY HAM PASTA CASSEROLE



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Top a rich casserole with a little crunch, and you've got a dish the whole family will love! -Marion Little, Humboldt, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (9 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
3 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk and salt. In a very large bowl, combine the soup mixture, ham and mushrooms. Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with cracker crumbs. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE



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Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g bag farfalle
50g butter, plus a little extra
200g small mushroom, halved
bunch spring onions, finely sliced
50g plain flour
500ml milk
140g thickly cut ham, chopped
140g mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
  • Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium

EASY CREAMY PASTA BAKE WITH HAM



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This easy pasta bake with ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese takes little time to prepare and delivers the perfect comfort meal for your family.

Provided by Julian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ¾ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 spreadable cheese wedge
1 teaspoon instant vegetable bouillon granules
freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while penne are cooking and saute ham until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and milk and cook until almost simmering. Add cheese wedge and melt in the sauce. Season with bouillon and pepper. Add penne and mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 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.

CREAMY HAM & CHEESE CASSEROLE



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I felt so proud when I created this recipe, which my husband loved! Leftover ham, convenient cooking creme and garlic-herb seasoning make this pasta toss so delicious. -Betsy Howard, Saint Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine soup, cream cheese, milk and seasonings; add ham. Drain noodles. Add to ham mixture and mix well., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE



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This is as good as comfort food gets. My family would have this every night of the week if I let them!

Provided by Extropian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups elbow macaroni
cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cubed ham
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
  • Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 916 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CREAMY HAM AND MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE



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Bump up the veg content by adding peas or sweetcorn to the sauce. Or to make it veggie; instead of ham stir through wilted spinach and crumbled blue cheese. Can be frozen.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb farfalle pasta
2 ounces butter, plus a little extra
8 ounces button mushrooms, halved
6 scallions, finelt sliced
2 ounces all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
5 ounces ham, chopped
5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain.
  • Heat the oven to 400F then melt a little butter in a large saucepan.
  • Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the scallions and soften for 1 minute
  • Stir in the flour for another minute, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce.
  • Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese then season to taste.
  • Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish.
  • Scatter over the remaining cheese and scallions and bake in the oven for 10 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 82.6, Sodium 729.1, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3, Protein 31.6

Tips:

  • Use a baking dish that is at least 9x13 inches in size, as this will ensure that the casserole has enough room to cook evenly.
  • If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk and butter in equal parts.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
  • If you want a cheesy casserole, sprinkle a cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This creamy ham and potato casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. The casserole is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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