Ham & Rigatoni Casserole

Ham & Rigatoni Casserole
Serves 3-4

1-1/2 cups ham from Ham with Fruit Glaze recipe, diced
1 2-to 2-1/2-ounce white sauce or country gravy mix
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
8 ounces dry rigatoni pasta (or other short tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
10 ounce frozen leaf spinach, thawed and roughly chopped

Cook rigatoni according to package directions; set aside. Prepare white sauce or country gravy mix; stir in ham, cheese, mustard, spinach and hot pepper sauce. Pour over pasta; toss gently to blend well. Pour into shallow 2-quart casserole; cover and bake in 350º F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more.

Do-Ahead Tip: Prepare casserole; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to initial baking time.

Use leftovers from Ham with Fruit Glaze