Lactose Free Ham and Spinach Pasta Casserole Recipe

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.

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Lactose Free Ham and Spinach Pasta Casserole Recipe made with LACTAID®

Ingredients

packaged dried mostaccioli, cut ziti, or elbow macaroni

butter

medium onions, cut into thin wedges*

clv

garlic, minced

1⁄4

all-purpose flour

1⁄2

dried thyme, crushed

reduced sodium chicken broth

1 1⁄2

LACTAID® Reduced Fat Milk

1 1⁄2

cubed cooked ham

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

Preparation

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 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.

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