Spicy ham and cheese radiatore
Spicy ham and cheese radiatore

Preparation time 20 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  1. 250 mL (1 cup) diced old-fashioned ham
  2. To taste, salt and pepper
  3. for garnish, dried parsley
  4. 5 mL (1 teaspoon) paprika
  5. 2 mL (1/2 teaspoon) cajun spices
  6. 175 mL (3/4 cup) grated Swiss cheese
  7. 175 mL (3/4 cup) Grated marble cheddar
  8. 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) milk
  9. 30 mL (2 tablespoons) flour
  10. 30 mL (2 tablespoons) butter
  11. 750 mL (3 cups) radiatore or rotini (or other short pasta)

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package instructions. Drain and return to pan. Reserve.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir to blend well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently so that the mixture does not brown. Gradually pour in milk, whisking until the sauce thickens.
  3. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add cheddar and stir until cheese melts. Incorporate Swiss cheese, Cajun spices and paprika. Stir until cheese has melted. Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta. Top with ham, a generous sprinkling of pepper, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  5. Divide among 4 shallow bowls and garnish with parsley.

Aide-gourmet tip: Almost any variety of cheese will go with pasta. Just be sure to remove any rind before adding. It's an excellent way to use up leftover cheese!

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