Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Pasta Bake

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups rotini pasta, dry
  • 4 cups* broccoli florets – fresh or frozen
  • 5 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 cans of ham

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º
  2. Butter 9X13 (3 qt) casserole dish.
  3. Boil pasta in large pot for 9-11 minutes, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain.
  4. Melt butter in large pot (can use same pot after rinsing it) on low heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. or until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  6. Add cheeses; cook and stir until cheese is fully melted.
  7. Stir in ham.
  8. Stir in pasta and broccoli.
  9. Spoon into prepared casserole dish.
  10. Bake for 20 min. or until heated through.

Notes

*I use frozen, baby broccoli florets. 1 12 oz bag is approximately 4 cups.