Cheesy Ham Baked Rigatoni: A Savory Delight! 🧀🍖

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Baked Rigatoni with Ham Recipe

Ingredients:

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• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Add breadcrumbs and toss well until coated. Set aside this delightful breadcrumb mixture for later use.

3. Cook Pasta: Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta well and set it aside. Keep it warm while you prepare the cheese sauce.

4. Make Cheese Sauce: In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously until smooth and well combined. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.

5. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. This creamy sauce will be the perfect base for our baked rigatoni.

6. Season and Add Ham and Cheeses: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Then, add in the diced ham and all the shredded cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, Fontina, and Parmesan. Stir the mixture gently until the cheeses have melted and everything is well combined. The sight and aroma of melting cheese will surely get your taste buds excited!

7. Combine Pasta and Cheese Mixture: Once the cheese has melted into the sauce, add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the cheese mixture. Stir everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy cheese sauce. Every bite of this baked rigatoni will be bursting with cheesy goodness and chunks of savory ham.

8. Bake: Transfer the cheesy pasta mixture into a buttered 2-quart baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbly.

9. Top with Breadcrumb Mixture: After 25 minutes of baking, remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the reserved breadcrumb mixture over the top of the pasta. This will add a delightful crunch and golden finish to the dish.

10. Final Bake: Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.

11. Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the baked rigatoni with ham from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Then, dish it up and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness with your loved ones.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 708.2
• Fat: 37.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 20.8g
• Cholesterol: 168.6mg
• Sodium: 855.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 55.5g
  • Fiber: 2.3g
  • Sugar: 2.1g
• Protein: 37g

This Baked Rigatoni with Ham recipe serves 4 people and is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends. With its rich, creamy cheese sauce and hearty chunks of ham, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy!