Pasta, Ham And Cheddar Au Gratin With Rosemary

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups cooked smoked ham, cubed
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• fresh rosemary (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 2 lightly grease a shallow 3 quart baking dish.
• 3 begin cooking pasta according to package directions.
• 4 during the last few minutes of cooking the pasta - stir in the frozen peas and cook 1 minute or until the pasta is slightly under done and the peas have thawed.
• 5 drain and return to the pot.
• 6 add cream, ham, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, rosemary and freshly ground black pepper and toss until well blended.
• 7 spoon into prepared baking dish.
• 8 combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
• 9 bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top.
• 10 garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.
• 11 serve and enjoy!