Ham and Cheese Cellentani

Ingredients

• 1 2 ounces uncooked short cellentani (spiral-shaped pasta)
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina or smoked fontina cheese
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces cooked lean ham, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Cooking spray
• 2 (1-ounce) slices hearty rye bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, and keep warm.
2. Preheat oven to 375°.
3. Place flour in a large saucepan. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Stir in remaining milk. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook until thick (about 7 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheeses, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in salt, mustard, and pepper. Fold in pasta, ham, and chives. Coat individual gratin dishes or a 13 x 9- inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon pasta mixture into dishes.
4. Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add oil, and pulse to blend. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over pasta mixture and bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.