Rigatoni Al Prosciutto

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy rigatoni combined with ham and Parmesan, topped with a rich bechamel sauce, baked until bubbly. Perfect for comforting family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. rigatoni
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 6 oz. chopped ham
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Cook rigatoni in boiling water until al dente; drain.
  2. Mix together half and half, chopped ham, butter, and Parmigiano cheese.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch Pyrex casserole dish.
  4. Scald the milk in a separate pan.
  5. Melt butter in another saucepan over low heat.
  6. Add flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the melted butter.
  7. Stir well to combine.
  8. Gradually add the scalded milk, stirring continuously over low heat until the mixture boils.
  9. Continue stirring for 5 minutes after boiling.
  10. Pour the sauce over the cooked rigatoni in the casserole dish.
  11. Dot the top with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  12. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  13. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

618 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 51.8g 19% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10027mg 100% DV
Potassium 317.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 25.3mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 176.3mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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