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Mississippi Sin Pasta

Name: Mississippi Sin Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 12 ounces short pasta, such as rigatoni or penne; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups ham, diced; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 2 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced, for garnish

Pork Stove-Top Diner-Style

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

About

Even though Mississippi might be the catfish capital, this little tantalizing, alluring dish goes in a different direction to curb your hunger. Mississippi Sin Pasta is loaded with all the comforting feels of front-porch sitting and as satisfying as a good day of fishing. We do confess this boat-load of pure goodness is packed with savory ham and tender pasta, all with a creamy, sassy cheese sauce that really reels you in and keeps you coming back for more. No fish stories here! Mississippi Sin Pasta is truly transgression-free and a righteous choice when feeding a frenzy of people. It's just a great choice that will get you hooked!

Ingredients

12 ounces short pasta, such as rigatoni or penne
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
2 cups whole milk
2 cups ham, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
2 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the penne pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 2 -Drain the water from the pasta and return the pasta to the pot.

Step 3 -In a large skillet or Dutch oven over low heat, melt the butter.

Step 4 -Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook, while stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5 -Add the black pepper, the red pepper flakes, and the salt to the garlic and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Add the cream cheese cubes and the milk to the garlic mixture and cook, while stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is melted.

Step 7 -Add the ham and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and cook, while stirring constantly, until the cheddar cheese is melted.

Step 8 -Add the pasta to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.

Step 9 -Let the pasta mixture heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10 -Evenly add the remaining cheddar cheese to the top of the pasta mixture.

Step 11 -Cover the skillet or Dutch oven and transfer it to a wire rack.

Step 12 -Let the skillet sit, covered, until the cheddar on top melts, about 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Serve garnished with the green onions.

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