Makeover Ranch Ham 'n' Cheese Pasta

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 10

A lighter version of Ranch Ham 'N' Cheese Pasta.

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup nonfat milk

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham

1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mexican cheese blend

1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a Dutch oven, melt butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; fold in sour cream until blended. Add ham and pasta; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in Mexican cheese blend until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com