One Skillet Ranch Ham Pasta

One Skillet Ranch Ham Pasta

Prep. Time: 10-mins. (approx.)
Cook. Time: 20-mins. (approx.)
Yields: 12-servings (approx.)

Ingredients:

• 6-c. (48-oz.) Diced Ham
• 3-c. (24-oz.) Sour Cream
• 2.5-c. Milk
• 16-oz. Penne Pasta
• 1-c. Italian Blend Shredded Cheese
• ¹/2-c. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  
• 3-tbsp. Flour
• 3-tbps. Butter
• 1-tbsp. Garlic Salt
• 1-tbps. Lemon-Pepper
• 1-tpbs. Dill Weed
• 2-tsp. Garlic Powder
• ¹/2-tsp. Black Pepper
  
• ¹/2-tsp. Onion Powder
• ¹/4-tsp. Minced Onion, dried
  

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to directions on package (for Al Dente pasta)
2. In a large skillet, melt butter. Once melted, add flour and cook for a few minutes…. stirring FREQUENTLY (this is a rue, helps thicken the sauce)
   
3. Add milk to the rue, SLOWLY and stirring until completely combined. + add in all the spices
   
4. Still stirring frequently, let the flour-milk-spice mixture simmer, for about 2- 3-minutes. Then remove from heat
5. Stir in sour cream, put back on heat and add ¹/2-c. Italian cheese and ¹/4– Parmesan cheese
   
6. Add in ham and penne, stir until sauce is coating ham and pasta. Let simmer for 10-mins.
   
7. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over top and let melt (about 3- 5-minuts) & ENJOY!
   

TIP: try adding sauteed mushrooms or spinach to add another level to this dish. This dish is also very good made with chicken instead of ham!