Ham and Spinach Pasta Casserole
Recipe by: LACTAID® Brand
Planning a lactose-free meal for your family or friends? Everyone will enjoy this mostaccioli casserole made with chunks of ham, bits of spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
55 min
Ingredients
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8 ounce packaged dried mostaccioli, cut ziti, or elbow macaroni
butter
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges*
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cup cubed cooked ham
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again and set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt butter. Add onions or leeks and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, thyme, and pepper. Add chicken broth and LACTAID® Reduced Fat 2% Lactose-Free Milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in cooked pasta, ham, and spinach. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
- Cover and bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
Total Fat 11g
Calories from Fat 98
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 46mg
Sodium 639mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 8g
Protein 17g
Calcium 180mg
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Recipe by: Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products
Planning a lactose-free meal for your family or friends? Everyone will enjoy this mostaccioli casserole made with chunks of ham, bits of spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce.
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