This Ham and Cheese Skillet Pasta is food for the soul. It's easy to make, irresistibly cheesy and perfectly comforting during this winter season.
Well, the NY temperatures have reached single digits here with more snowfalls slated for this week. Everyone had been warned not to go out this weekend, which made it feel a lot like Fargo.
I can't really say that I minded the notion of staying indoors, vegging out, playing games and cooking up some comfort food. Actually, it was just what the doctor ordered. I'm feeling more relaxed and ready to tackle the new week.
But let's reminisce a bit longer of the weekend.
Due to the cold weather and pretty empty schedule, it was perfect time to get ready for February's Secret Recipe Club challenge.
My assigned blogger this month is Jamie from Our Eating Habits, a lovely blogger, mom and foodie.
I was thrilled to make something from her site. I would have made this Double Pumpkin Poke Cake if it was not for Lent, but it is on my list of desserts to try after Easter.
Finally, I stumbled upon her fabulous Ham & Cheese Bowties. Be still my heart! Anything with pasta and that much cheese is a winner in my book. Without hesitation, I copied her recipe and got to work.
Ham and Cheese Skillet Pasta
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta your choice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tablesppons breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until al dente.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium skillet, melt down butter with garlic. Add ham and cook until slightly golden. Add milk and cheese. Once the cheese begins to melt whisk in flour, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Once a thick sauce comes together, toss over the pasta, then return to the skillet.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for 10 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
I made some slight changes to this recipe. I scaled it down a bit two serve two, but if it's a side dish then it will be perfect for four. I didn't have bowties on hand, but as you can see any pasta will do. Lastly, I finished it off with just a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
This absolutely hit the spot. Go visit Jamie and check out all the delicious recipes she has for you!
xoxo,
Tammy<3
Jane, The Heritage Cook says
This recipe certainly would have caught my attention too! What a delightful combination of flavors and I love how easy it is to throw it together. Winner!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
My kids would love this! Such a great weeknight meal!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
This looks delicious! I was lucky enough to be assigned your blog for this month's SRC and I really enjoyed it!
Kristen Chidsey says
Catherine, this is a perfect dish to warm anyoneup on cold winter nights. Stay warm!
Ramona W says
What a fantastic skillet supper! You can't go wrong with ham, cheese and pasta!! I know my family would love this dinner. 🙂
David Crowley says
sounds and looks delicious!
Our Eating Habits says
It looks delicious!So colourful with the noodle change, and I love the addition of bread crumbs!
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair says
My kids would love this! They love pasta, cheese and ham...going on my "to make" list. Great SRC recipe!
anne says
Yum~ This sounds perfect for a cold winter day!
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, Perfect cold weather comfort food! My kind of meal... Like the addition of garlic and we'd also add a sprinkling of crushed red peppers to the prep. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
anne says
This looks delicious perfect for a cold winter day!
Beauty Follower says
Simply yummy!
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Taylor@Food Faith Fitness says
This looks like a great combination!
Liz says
It's been chilly here, too, and comfort food like your ham and cheese pasta sounds perfect!
Megan Keno says
Mac and Cheese is always one of my favorites! I love that this incorporates the Ham too and is made in a skillet pan!
Chiara says
I’ll have to give your recipe a try, this pasta looks delicious , xoxo
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Simple. Perfect for a snow day or two.
Nancy @ Spicie Foodie says
Such a great recipe. I love the look of all the colours in the pasta -- so pretty!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
yum! this sounds like a great dish for a cold night 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
What's not to love this comforting and delicious pasta dish!?
Jean says
So pretty.