Ham Tetrazzini
This rich and creamy Ham Tetrazzini is made with simple and inexpensive ingredients in a creamy sauce with al dente pasta, salty ham, and veggies.
Servings 6
Calories 412kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Butter divided
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 8 oz Pasta approximately 2 1/2 cups
- 1 cup Green Peas we used frozen
- 2 cups Chopped Cooked Ham
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Once hot and melted, add the onions and cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until your desired color and texture. (We did 4 minutes.)
- Remove the onions and mushrooms to a small bowl.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions.
- Place the remaining butter in the pot. Whisk the flour into the hot, melted butter to form a roux, then whisk in the milk. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook for 8 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the chicken broth, pasta, green peas and cooked ham and cook until ham is warmed through.
- Set the oven to broil.
- Pour the pasta mixture into an 8" x 8" casserole dish and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese overtop.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven and broil until the cheese is golden and melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 4939mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2mg