Cheesy Ham and Spinach Pasta
2 ounces dried whole grain penne pasta (2/3 cup) 1 5-ounce package fresh baby spinach 2 tsp olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour ½ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp black pepper ½ cup evaporated fat free milk
Cheesy Ham and Spinach Pasta
¼ cup shredded reduced fat Italian-style cheese blend 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese 4 ounces low-sodium ham, cubed
Nutrition: Nutrition per serving: 363 calories, 11g fat, 28g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 5g fiber
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Place spinach in a large colander in sink. Pour pasta over spinach, drain well.
2.
In same saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, and black pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add evaporated milk. Cook and stir until slightly thickened; cook and stir 1 minute more.
3.
Stir in Italian cheese and half of the Parmesan. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Add pasta mixture and ham; stir gently to coat. Divide between two 10 ounce ramekins or individual casserole dishes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
4.
Bake 10 min or until tops start to brown.
Makes 2 servings (1 1/4 cup each)
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