Secret Recipes

Ham and Pasta Casserole

• 6 ounces spaghetti, cut into small lengths
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 4 to 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 4 to 6 green onions, trimmed, thinly sliced
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic seasoned pepper or other pepper blend
• dash cayenne or other hot pepper, as desired
• salt or more seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water, following package directions. Drain and rinse in hot water; combine with ham in a large bowl.

Heat butter over medium low heat; add sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender; add green onions. Stir in flour until blended in thoroughly. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Add seasoned salt, pepper, and hot pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Taste and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Stir into the spaghetti and ham mixture; stir in cheese. Bake at 325° F for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Servings:

6