Best 7 Baked Penne With Ham Peas And Jack Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable baked penne dish, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting casserole combines the savory richness of ham, the vibrant sweetness of peas, and the gooey goodness of Jack cheese, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of textures and tastes as you savor each bite of this irresistible pasta masterpiece.

In addition to the classic baked penne recipe, we also present a vegetarian variation that caters to those with dietary preferences or restrictions. This equally delicious version replaces the ham with a medley of colorful vegetables, creating a vibrant and nutritious dish that is sure to impress. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to suit your personal preferences, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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

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.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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If you like, use just one type of cheddar or mix with another melting cheese, such as pepper Jack, Muenster, Swiss, or mozzarella.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour to coat onion. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
  • Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using, and 1 cup each yellow and white cheddar cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Toss pasta with cheese mixture; fold in ham. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual dishes. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss together with remaining 1/4 cup each white and yellow cheddar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top pasta with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g

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:

  • Choose the right pasta: Penne is a great choice for this recipe because it holds the sauce well and cooks evenly. However, you can use any type of pasta that you like.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and will not hold the sauce well.
  • Use a good quality ham: The ham is one of the main ingredients in this recipe, so it is important to use a good quality ham that has a good flavor.
  • Use fresh peas: Fresh peas are the best choice for this recipe, but you can use frozen peas if you do not have fresh peas available.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese is another important ingredient in this recipe, so it is important to use a flavorful cheese that melts well. Jack cheese is a good choice, but you can use any type of cheese that you like.
  • Season the sauce to taste: The sauce should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: This pasta dish is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Baked penne with ham, peas, and jack cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ham, peas, and cheese is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone. This dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.

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