Ham, Spinach, and Mostaccioli Casserole
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!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 8
- 3tablespoons margarine
- 2
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄8teaspoon pepper
- 1 1⁄21 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1⁄2cups chicken broth
- 1 1⁄2
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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