Cheesy Broccoli & Ham Pasta
Comfort food at it's finest! (and easiest!)
Servings - 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz arge shells pasta
- 16 oz frozen broccoli florets
- 1 lb ham, cubed
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese + 1 /2 cup reserved
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray 9x13-inchbaking dishwith nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring water to a boil and cooklarge shells according to package directions. When the shells have two minutes left to cook, add in the broccoli. Strain the pasta and broccoli together.
- While the water is boiling for the pasta, melt the butter and saute the ham, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for a few minutes.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar and whipping cream. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly and thick.
- Pour the pasta and broccoli into the prepared baking dish. Top with the ham mixture. Stir gently and sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar. Bakein the preheated ovenfor about 15 minutes until mixture is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot as one dish dinner, or with side salad.