Ingredients
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8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow tie)
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups milk
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1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
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2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
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4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
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1/2 cup frozen baby peas (thawed)
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
- Cook until smooth.
- Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then add mustard and Colby cheese.
- Continue to heat until cheese is melted, stirring all the while.
- Remove from heat, add ham, peas and pasta.
- Mix.
- Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.