INGREDIENTS
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk ( I used 2%)
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain water.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat then add both cheeses, garlic powder and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
- Add cooked penne to sauce mixture. Stir in ham and spinach.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve and enjoy!
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