Ingredients
2tbspbutter
2tbspflour
1cupchicken broth,low sodium
2½cupsheavy cream
2½cupsColby cheese,shredded
2½cupspasta,uncooked
1tspsalt
⅛tspground black pepper
1cupham,diced
1cupbacon,cooked
1jarpimentos,,drained, diced
1cuponions,caramelized
2cupsbroccoli spears.,steamed
Preparation
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot; add salt and pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente then drain.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add the flour a little bit at a time whisking to combine to make a roux. Cook for 2 minutes.
Heat the broth.
Add the broth to the roux, stirring constantly with the whisk.
Add cream until it reaches the desired consistency. Remember it will thicken more as it cooks.
Add shredded cheese to the cream sauce stirring until cheese melts.
Add the pasta and stir to combine.
Pour the mix into an oven-safe dish and bake uncovered in a preheated oven set to 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until brown around the edges.
Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!