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Baked ham and cheese pasta with ham cubes, melted cheese, parsley, and breadcrumbs in a white dish

Dinner Favorite: Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta

Whip up a quick dinner with this creamy ham and cheese pasta recipe. Made entirely from scratch on the stovetop, it is the ultimate comfort food everyone loves!
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, easy, ham, pasta, quick
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 759kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 large spoon
  • 1 microwave safe bowl
  • 1 drainer
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 2-quart baking dish (with the lid)

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz. uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 1 pkg (8 oz) frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 lb process cheese (Velveeta) cubed
  • 2 Tbsps ketchup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine the milk and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for about 2 minutes. Stir, then heat about 2 minutes longer, or until smooth stirring the mixture at least 2 times.
  • Stir in horseradish and ketchup until well blended.
  • Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl. Stir in the peas, ham and cheese sauce.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dinner Favorite: Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
759
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Cholesterol
 
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
2415
mg
105
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
46
g
92
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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