Baked Macaroni, Ham and Cheese

Servings

Calories

% from Fat

Fat

Sodium

Carbohydrates

Protein

Cholesterol

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

Dietary Fiber

4

620

280

31g

950mg

55g

30g

100mg

25%

10%

45%

20%

2g

`INGREDIENTS:`
8 oz. (4 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)	1/4 cup butter or margarine	1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour	2 cups milk	6 oz (1-1/2 cups) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
4 drops hot pepper sauce	1 cup julienne-cut (1-1/2x1/4x1/4-inch) cooked ham

`1`	Heat oven to 375 F. Spray 1-1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
`2`	Cook bow tie pasta to desired doneness as directed on package.
`3`	Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. With wire shisk, blend in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in hot pepper sauce. If desired, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in ham.
`4`	Drain bow tie pasta; return to saucepan. Add cheese sauce; mix well. Spoon into spray-coated casserole.
`5`	Bake at 375 F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.