Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
  • 1/2 lb ham, cut into small chunks
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
  • Melt butter over low heat and saute garlic in it for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in flour and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
  • Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in mustard and Colby cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
  • Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.