Mexican Ham and Pasta Bake
Simple weeknight casserole of pasta, ham, cheese and salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta such as fusili, rotini, penne or elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- 1 cup ham diced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta half way, about 6 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Combine both cheeses and set aside
- Add butter to a saucepan, cook over medium for 2-3 minutes until brown. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil and cook for one minute.
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup of cheese. Whisk until smooth. Add pasta, ham and salsa.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro
- Bake for 30 minutes.