One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/abe350b2-50e9-43f0-b138-372bce238c52
Original source: https://showmetheyummy.com/one-pot-ham-cheese-pasta-recipe/
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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!
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT30M

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
1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
2. Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
4. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
5. Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
6. Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!