This Pasta with White Beans, Ham & Parmesan is a great way to use leftover ham. It's an easy make-ahead meal for a busy weeknight.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta, of your choice
2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
1 garlic glove, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 Tablespoons flour
15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 - 2 cups ham
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for the top
Directions
1Boil water for pasta and cook until al dente following package directions.
2Preheat oven to 350° F.
3While pasta is cooking, sauté onion, pepper, garlic and thyme in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes.
4Add flour and sauté for 2 minutes.
5Then stir in the stock, milk, salt, pepper and bring to a boil, and stir until thick. Stir in Parmesan. Then add the ham and beans and stir for 1 minute.
6Drain pasta and add pasta to sauce.
7Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Spoon the pasta mixture into the baking dish, then top with bread crumbs and remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes until it’s golden.