INGREDIENTS
•
16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (measure 16 ounces uncooked, I use half of a 900-gram package)
•
3 cups cubed cooked ham (or use as much as desired)
•
5 tablespoons butter
•
1 teaspoon mustard powder
•
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
•
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
•
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
•
1 small onion, finely chopped
•
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
•
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
•
3 cups half-and-half cream (or use half milk and cream)
•
2⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
•
4 1⁄2 cups grated cheddar chee