Name: Ham and Cheese Bow Ties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta; 0.25 cup butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups milk; 2.5 cups shredded Colby cheese; 0.5 teaspoon prepared mustard; 4 ounces cooked ham, julienned; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Elevate your comfort food game with this delightful Ham and Cheese Bow Ties recipe! Tender bow tie pasta is enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, studded with savory ham, and finished with a golden Parmesan crust. A guaranteed family favorite!

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02 Step

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

03 Step

Recipe View Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, then bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir Colby cheese and mustard; cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in pasta and ham. Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle Parmesan over top.

04 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, try using smoked ham or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Gruyere, cheddar, or even a blend would work beautifully.
If you don't have a 2-quart baking dish, a similar-sized casserole dish will do the trick.

Marlee Botsford

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Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 503 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Joany Bartoletti
Jun 7, 2025
I added some frozen peas and carrots for a little extra nutrition. It was a hit!
Casandra Sporer
Jan 24, 2025
The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!
Odell Schuster
Nov 28, 2022
My kids absolutely devoured this! It's so easy to make and a great way to use up leftover ham.

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