Best 8 Ham And Cheese Pasta Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy comfort food, ham and cheese pasta is a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful combination of ham and cheese, it's a surefire hit with people of all ages. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for ham and cheese pasta, providing you with a variety of options to suit your tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a light and simple sauce or a rich and decadent one, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron and get ready to indulge in the cheesy, hammy goodness of this timeless pasta dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA CASSEROLE



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A fairly cheap and easy casserole that my mom used to make me with ham that was leftover from holidays. I love it!

Provided by anagyRN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup cubed, cooked ham
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Combine macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, and mayonnaise in a 9x13 baking dish until well mixed.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni casserole.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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When I make this pasta salad, I usually pair it with hot dogs, fried chicken, or sandwiches. I also make it whenever I have leftover ham. This is a recipe with ingredients that can be easily changed to suit your own taste.

Provided by JESSEPKO

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
8 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup minced onion
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons diced pimento

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, pickle relish, and milk in a bowl until combined; season with salt and black pepper. Chill in refrigerator while preparing remaining ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Gently stir ham, Cheddar cheese, peas, onion, celery, and pimento into pasta. Pour mayonnaise mixture over pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 352 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH PEAS AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne
1 cup frozen peas
2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white
1 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
3 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces deli ham, in 1 piece, diced
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  • Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add the butter and stir to coat. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture. Place the pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, adding the ham halfway through cooking (don't let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble). Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE



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Not what you may be thinking, this is NOT ham mac n' cheese! This is just a simply wonderfully SIMPLE baked pasta dish with tasty ham instead of the usual boring hamburger or sausage.

Provided by DANIELLE M.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (26 ounce) jar onion and garlic spaghetti sauce
1 pound thickly sliced honey baked ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine dry pasta, spaghetti sauce, ham, garlic, onion powder and pepper. Fill sauce jar with water, and pour over mixture. Mix well, and spoon into 9x13 inch casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Carefully remove foil, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1163.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

HAM AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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When I first saw this recipe, it piqued my interest. It flopped at first, but after some adjustments, this salad's become a real winner in our home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1/3 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl., Stir in the ham, blue cheese, parsley, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Add oil and pecans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA



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Kids and adults alike will love this dressed-up version of creamy macaroni and cheese from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound sliced deli ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; add garlic. Stir in the flour, onion powder, pepper and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in ham; heat through. Drain pasta and asparagus; toss with cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND CHEESE RANCH PASTA



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To cut the fat in this makeover recipe, we reduced the amount of butter from 1/4 cup to 1 tablespoon, switched the cheese to a reduced-fate Mexican cheese blend and chose lean ham over regular. These changes cut the calories by nearly a third and reduced the fat, saturated fat cholesterol and sodium by more than half.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a Dutch oven, melt butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; fold in sour cream until blended. Add ham and pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in Mexican cheese blend until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA SKILLET



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Make and share this Ham and Cheese Pasta Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Noreaster

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed 98% fat free broccoli cheese soup
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
10 ounces frozen broccoli cuts
1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Mix together soup, milk, mustard and broccoli in skillet. Heat to a boil; cook over low heat 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Add the ham and cooked pasta and heat through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your pasta will taste. Use fresh vegetables, high-quality cheese, and flavorful ham.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings the dish together. Use a sauce that is flavorful and complements the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make ham and cheese pasta. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Ham and cheese pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a quick and easy meal to make, and it is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a ham and cheese pasta recipe that everyone will love.

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