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One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta
This One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover holiday ham. A quick and easy recipe that's loaded with pasta, cheese, and loved by kids and adults alike!
Original recipe: showmetheyummy.com
- Yield:
- 6 servings
- Prep:
- 5 min
- Cook:
- 25 min
- Total:
- 30 min
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound cooked ham (diced)
- 1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup white wine (or 1/2 cup water, but wine adds more flavor)
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to tsate)
- 1 (8 oz) block swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
- Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
- Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!