Ingredients
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8 ounces ziti pasta or 8 ounces elbow macaroni
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3 tablespoons margarine
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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3 medium onions, cut into thin wedges (about 3 cups) or 5 medium leeks, sliced (about 3 cups)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse.
- In large saucepan melt margarine. Add onion or leeks and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 mins or till onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in flour, thyme, and pepper.
- Add half and half, light cream, or milk and the chicken broth all at once.
- Cook and stir til thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
- Stir in pasta, ham, and spinach.
- Spoon mixture into a 3 quart casserole.
- Cover and bake 30-35 mins at 350 or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir gently before serving.