Best 7 Ham And Cheese Bowties Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable Ham and Cheese Bowties, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish is elevated with premium ingredients and a touch of culinary artistry. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey as we unveil three irresistible variations of this beloved pasta dish.

1. **Classic Ham and Cheese Bowties:** Experience the timeless combination of tender ham, melted cheese, and flavorful sauce in our Classic Ham and Cheese Bowties. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

2. **Creamy Pesto Ham and Cheese Bowties:** Elevate your pasta game with our Creamy Pesto Ham and Cheese Bowties. Featuring a vibrant pesto sauce bursting with fresh herbs and a creamy sauce that adds a touch of richness, this dish is sure to impress.

3. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Ham and Cheese Bowties:** Take your taste buds on an adventure with our Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Ham and Cheese Bowties. The sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness, while the spinach provides a pop of color and nutrients. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a lighter and healthier option.

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

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA



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This One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover holiday ham. A quick and easy recipe that's loaded with pasta, cheese, and loved by kids and adults alike!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked ham (diced)
1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup white wine (or 1/2 cup water, but wine adds more flavor)
4 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to tsate)
1 (8 oz) block swiss cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
  • Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
  • Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1703 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM AND CHEESE BOWTIES



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This is like homemade macaroni and cheese but with the fun bow tie pasta and hearty ham. While this makes perfect use of leftover ham, there usually aren't any leftovers when I serve this! My family gobbles it right up.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
¼ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
2 ½ cups shredded Colby cheese
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.
  • Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BOW-TIES WITH PEAS AND HAM



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This colorful pasta dish is easy to make and kid-friendly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
10 ounces (2 cups) frozen peas
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 pound cooked ham
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Cut ham into strips. Add to sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 20 g

FRESH SUMMERTIME BOW-TIE HAM SALAD



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I made up this recipe while trying to figure out a summer pasta salad to go with our kabobs that we were grilling. I threw in a little of this and a little of that and the family went nuts! To make this healthier, use fat-free mayonnaise and wheat pasta.

Provided by AbbiCarp

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
1 pound ham chunks
20 grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced orange bell pepper
6 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Toss ham chunks, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir drained bow-tie pasta and mayonnaise into the ham mixture.
  • Sprinkle cilantro and Romano cheese over the pasta mixture; stir to combine.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1351.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CREAMY BOW-TIES WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES



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Dinner in 30 minutes! Make this pasta dish with ham, veggies and a creamy sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (5 oz)
1/2 cup reduced-fat chives-and-onion cream cheese (from 8-oz container)
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half if large
8 oz fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups cooked ham strips (1x1/4-inch)
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in carrots. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in pasta, ham and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

HAM AND CHEESE BOW TIES



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Make and share this Ham and Cheese Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow tie)
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
1/2 cup frozen baby peas (thawed)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Cook until smooth.
  • Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then add mustard and Colby cheese.
  • Continue to heat until cheese is melted, stirring all the while.
  • Remove from heat, add ham, peas and pasta.
  • Mix.
  • Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.1, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 1246.2, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 42.3

BOW TIE HAM BAKE



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Here's a dish from our family cookbook that's filled with recipes from generations of women. We love casseroles! Just pop one in the oven to warm your home and fill your stomach. -Suzette Jury, Keene, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups frozen broccoli florets
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cartons (10 ounces each) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, Alfredo sauce, cheese and mushrooms. Drain pasta mixture; add to ham mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining casserole at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked ham and shredded cheese.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • To make the dish more kid-friendly, add some chopped vegetables, such as broccoli or carrots, to the sauce.
  • Serve the ham and cheese bowties with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Ham and cheese bowties are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. The creamy sauce and melted cheese make this dish irresistible, and the bowtie pasta adds a fun and unique touch. Whether you are serving it to your family or friends, ham and cheese bowties are sure to be a hit.

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