HAM, SPINACH, AND MOSTACCIOLI CASSEROLE

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From Better Homes and Gardens, this is a great casserole, especially to feed a lot of people. It has a rich and creamy sauce, but works well using milk instead of cream too!

Provided by jswinks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces ziti pasta or 8 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons margarine
3 medium onions, cut into thin wedges (about 3 cups) or 5 medium leeks, sliced (about 3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse.
  • In large saucepan melt margarine. Add onion or leeks and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 mins or till onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in flour, thyme, and pepper.
  • Add half and half, light cream, or milk and the chicken broth all at once.
  • Cook and stir til thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in pasta, ham, and spinach.
  • Spoon mixture into a 3 quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake 30-35 mins at 350 or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir gently before serving.

Jww
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This is the best ham and spinach mostaccioli casserole I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


md forid miya
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


SK ARIF AHMED
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this casserole. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Emmanuella Mankata
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This casserole is so cheesy and delicious. I can't get enough of it!


Maan Jatt
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Patty Limas
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


kugari musa
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The casserole was a little too dry for my taste. I would have liked it to have more sauce.


Yamkela Mjajubana
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I thought the casserole was a little bland. I would have liked it to have more of a cheesy flavor.


Corbin monster
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The casserole was good, but I think it could have used a little more seasoning. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


siddik hussain
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It was a hearty, comforting casserole that was perfect for a cold night. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


David Mashego
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This was a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some ham steaks in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use them up.


Abinash Limboo
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I thought this casserole was really good. The spinach and mostaccioli really balanced out the flavor of the ham.


MAlik saqlain MAlik
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I added some extra garlic and onion to the sauce and it was delicious. I also used whole wheat pasta and it worked great.


Banzi Zwelibanzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The casserole was cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. My kids loved it!


Ewa Chidi shedrack
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This ham and spinach mostaccioli casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.