One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta

4.87 from 154 votes

This One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover holiday ham. A quick and easy recipe that's loaded with pasta, cheese, and loved by kids and adults alike!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Dish, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bow-tie pasta, cheesy, One Pot

Servings: people

Calories: 751kcal

Equipment

Stockpot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large yellow onion sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked ham diced
1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup water, but wine adds more flavor
4 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt more or less to tsate
1 (8 oz) block swiss cheese shredded
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

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Instructions

Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!
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Notes

The sauce will be a little loose right away, but thickens up over time.

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