Ranch Ham 'N' Cheese Pasta |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Creamy, cheesy and comforting. This pasta casserole is all of these things and more. We love it. —Kathy Heller, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta |
1 cup fat-free milk |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
2 envelopes (1 ounce each) ranch salad dressing mix |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning |
1 teaspoon garlic pepper |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded colby-monterey jack cheese |
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream |
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham |
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers) |
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a Dutch oven, combine the next seven ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted and mixture begins to thicken. Reduce heat; fold in sour cream until blended. 2. Add the ham, cracker crumbs and pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 10 servings. |
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