Ham and Cheese Bowties

Ham and Cheese Bowties
Supper Swap Recipe

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
4 - 6 ounces cooked ham, julienned or cubed (great price at Aldi)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in ham. Put grated Parmesan cheese in a small plastic bag. When cool, put mixture in a freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze flat. Enclose sauce and cheese bags in one freezer bag.

SERVING DAY DIRECTIONS
Completely thaw contents of freezer bag.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine sauce and pasta in a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.