When searching for a flavorful and filling meal, creating a ham and pasta casserole is a great option. This one-dish dish is an ideal choice for busy families or those looking for a delicious meal with minimal effort. With its combination of creamy sauce, tender ham, and perfectly cooked pasta, ham and pasta casserole offers a blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Whether you're using leftover ham from a holiday dinner or buying pre-cooked ham from the store, this dish can be tailored to your preference and is sure to become a family favorite.
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HAM AND CHEESE PASTA CASSEROLE
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
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, ASPARAGUS, AND PASTA CASSEROLE
I have no idea where this came from, but I'm pretty sure I tweaked it from some cookbook or another. This is not only easy, it's incredibly tasty. Not too heavy, and doesn't take long in the oven so it's not bad for a summertime casserole.
Provided by Felix4067
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water seven minutes.
- Add asparagus; cook an additional 2-3 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large frying pan and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add onion to butter and saute 4-5 minutes, just until softened.
- Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add milk and chicken broth; combine well with a whisk.
- Add milk mixture to frying pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
- Combine all ingredients except parmesan and bread crumbs in a large casserole dish.
- Combine parmesan and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, until casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
LEFTOVER HAM WITH PASTA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Leftover Ham With Pasta and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by thatgirl78
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Steam broccoli until fork tender. Chop into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a small skillet. Add onions and cook until soft, but now brown.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add broth and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth of lumps and thickened.
- Whisk in milk.
- Remove from heat.
- Add onions, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, ham, broccoli, and sauce.
- Transfer to a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a small bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs and cheese to melted butter.
- Top with breadcrumb cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12 minutes until sauce is bubbly.
HAM AND SWISS PASTA CASSEROLE
Here's a delightfully rich and creamy, all-in-one meal from Julie Jackman in Bountiful, Utah. "My family just loves the easy-to-fix sauce," Julie says, "and it's a great way to use up leftover ham." TIP: For a delectable, creamy and comforting side dish, simply eliminate the ham.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in the spinach, cheese, ham and mustard. Drain pasta; stir into ham mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
HAM AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Rich, creamy and sinfully delicious! You may be tempted to eat it straight from the saucepot before its baked. :)
Provided by Crystal ~
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish; set aside. Prepare pasta.
- 3. In a medium stock pot add the butter. Over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- 4. Stir in the cornstarch and stir until blended. Stir in the chicken broth, sherry, and half and half. Cook until mixture until it becomes thickened.
- 5. Turn heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese; stirring until cheese is melted and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in mustard, salt, pepper and ham.
- 6. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture.
- 7. Add the pasta mixture to prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheese on top of casserole.
- 8. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
NORTH CROATIAN HAM AND PASTA CASSEROLE (KRPICE SA SUNKOM)
This is recipe from Zagorje region in Croatia. I liked this meal when I was a kid and I like it still today. This meal is very suitable for light dinner or lunch. It is better if you use smoked ham.
Provided by nitko
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al dente.
- Sauté finely sliced onion on butter until soft and add sliced ham. Sauté it not more than 5 minutes than let it cool for a bit.
- Take casserole pot; coat it with butter and sprinkle bread crumbs over to cover the butter.
- Mix well eggs, milk, butter and some sour cream. Add chopped parsley leaves salt and pepper into eggs and mix with ham.
- To prepare casserole first lay one layer of pasta, than mix the rest of pasta with ham and eggs and cover the first layer of pasta.
- Cover with the rest of sour cream. Bake it for 25 to 35 minutes on 200°C Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole to add flavor and nutrients. Some good choices include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions, and peppers.
- If you don't have cooked ham on hand, you can use deli ham or even canned ham. Just be sure to dice it into small pieces before adding it to the casserole.
- Use a flavorful cheese that will melt well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different pasta shapes. Some good choices include penne, macaroni, or shells.
- If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
- Serve your ham and pasta casserole with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Ham and pasta casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its creamy sauce, tender ham, and flavorful pasta, it's a dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ham and pasta casserole a try.
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