Recipe by Southern Living November 2011

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Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Amy Burke

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
30 mins
total:
1 hr
Yield:
Makes 8 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.

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  • Meanwhile, melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in ham, vegetables, and hot cooked pasta.

  • Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Stir together crushed cracker crumbs and 2 Tbsp. melted butter; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

  • Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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