HAM & CHEESE BOW TIES

HAM & CHEESE BOW TIES 8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta ¼ cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups milk ½ teaspoon prepared mustard 2 ½ cups shredded Colby cheese 4 ounces cooked ham, julienned ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.