Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile ham and cheese pasta recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic baked ham and cheese pasta, a comforting casserole bursting with melted cheese and tender ham, to the quick and easy one-pot pasta, a weeknight savior that combines ham, cheese, and pasta in a creamy sauce, we have something for every palate. For those seeking a lighter option, the creamy pesto pasta with ham and cheese offers a vibrant twist, while the flavorful ham and cheese stuffed shells elevate the classic pasta dish to new heights. And for a taste of Italy, the baked ham and cheese tortellini is a delightful combination of tender tortellini, succulent ham, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. Join us on this culinary adventure and discover your new favorite ham and cheese pasta recipe.
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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 AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD
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
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
HAM AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD
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
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 :
FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH PEAS AND HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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.
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HAM AND CHEESE RANCH PASTA
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
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 BAKE
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
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 CHEESE PASTA SKILLET
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
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 for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, a flavorful cheese, and a good quality ham.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions for al dente pasta.
- Use a large skillet to cook the pasta and vegetables. This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Add the cheese and ham to the pasta and vegetables at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling and the ham from becoming tough.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional cheese and parsley.
Conclusion:
Ham and cheese pasta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Add different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to create a pasta dish that is uniquely yours. Enjoy this delicious and easy pasta dish for a satisfying meal with friends and family.
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