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Ham & Rigatoni Casserole

• From: National Pork Board

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ham, diced (use leftovers)

• 8 oz rigatoni, (or other short tube-shaped pasta)

• 1 2 1/2 oz package white sauce mix, or country-gravy mix

• 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

• 1 Tbs Dijon-style mustard

• 1 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and roughly chopped

• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce, (optional)

This pasta casserole uses cubed leftover ham and can be prepared the day before serving.

Directions

• Cook rigatoni according to package directions; set aside.
• Prepare white sauce or country gravy mix; stir in ham, cheese, mustard, spinach and hot pepper sauce. Pour over pasta, toss gently to blend well. Pour into shallow 2-quart casserole; cover and bake in 350° F. oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.