Ham And Cheese Cellentani Recipe

Name: Ham And Cheese Cellentani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 ounces uncooked short cellentani (spiral-shaped pasta); 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina or smoked fontina cheese; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces cooked lean ham, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; Cooking spray; 2 (1-ounce) slices hearty rye bread; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 2 ounces uncooked short cellentani (spiral-shaped pasta)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina or smoked fontina cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces cooked lean ham, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Cooking spray
2 (1-ounce) slices hearty rye bread
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, and keep warm.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
3
Place flour in a large saucepan. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Stir in remaining milk. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook until thick (about 7 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheeses, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in salt, mustard, and pepper. Fold in pasta, ham, and chives. Coat individual gratin dishes or a 13 x 9- inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon pasta mixture into dishes.
4
Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add oil, and pulse to blend. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over pasta mixture and bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2 ounces uncooked short cellentani (spiral-shaped pasta), 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Ham And Cheese Cellentani falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ham And Cheese Cellentani

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