Bow Tie Ham Bake

Submitted By Julie Johnson

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 6 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cartons (10 ounces each) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, Alfredo sauce, cheese and mushrooms. Drain pasta mixture; add to ham mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining casserole at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
• To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).