Ham & Rigatoni Casserole

Name: Ham & Rigatoni Casserole
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ham diced *; 8 ounces rigatoni OR other short tubed-shaped pasta; 2 1/2 ounces white sauce mix OR country-gravy mix; 2 cups swiss cheese shredded; 1 tablespoon dijon style mustard; 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce optional

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ham diced *
8 ounces rigatoni OR other short tubed-shaped pasta
2 1/2 ounces white sauce mix OR country-gravy mix
2 cups swiss cheese shredded
1 tablespoon dijon style mustard
10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce optional

Directions

1

Cook rigatoni according to package directions; set aside.
2

Prepare white sauce or country gravy mix; stir in ham, cheese, mustard, spinach and hot pepper sauce. Pour over pasta, toss gently to blend well. Pour into shallow 2-quart casserole; cover and bake in 350 degrees F. oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.
3

Serves 3 to 4.
4

Do-Ahead Tip: Prepare casserole; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to initial baking time.
5

* Use the leftovers from Ham with Fruit Glaze.