Ham Macaroni

Ham Macaroni

Ever come home and find there is nothing on the stove. No fresh meat. Out of veggies. Leftover Ham and Milk from your soup and sandwich lunch escapade? What to do what to do? How about make a Ham Bechamel to toss with some pasta. Some good.. though if we use the fat from the ham to make the sauce then I believe it is a gravy... but who cares when it tastes good right? RIGHT?

Ingredients

-Deli Honey Ham

-Pasta
-2% Milk
-Flour
-Random pot of boiling water

Creation

This one follows the Poblano Penne recipe, except this time a Bechamel is actually used (Depending on where the fat comes from). Dice the Ham and get that in a pan on medium heat to render some fat or fry it in a little a  little butter. When you are satisfied with the doneness of the ham throw in some flour and make a roux.

Now would be a good time to get some pasta on the stove. Well not on the stove but in the random pot of boiling water.

Slowly whisk some milk in the ham roux mixture to create the sauce. Salt and pepper to taste and simmer while the pasta cooks. When it is done just toss and serve. Another simple...