Perfect Potluck Pasta Bake

Ingrédients

• 1 1/2 Cup Homemade Bread Crumbs
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 1/3 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 3 Cups Milk
• 8 Ounces Melting Cheese (See Note Above) Cut Into Small Dice
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 1/2 Cups Diced Ham Or Pork Loin
• 1/2 Head Of Cauliflower, Florets Cut Into Small Pieces
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1/2 Pound Dried Pasta (Short Pasta Like Penne Or Fusilli Work Best)

Préparation

1. 1

   Heat the butter in a large saucepan and...: Heat the butter in a large saucepan and once melted add the onion and cook until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and the flour and stir...: Add the garlic and the flour and stir well until mixed, then cook an additional minute.

3. 3

   Slowly add the milk, whisking it into the...: Slowly add the milk, whisking it into the flour mixture until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the cheese and cook over medium heat,...: Add the cheese and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

5. 5

   Continue to cook until the sauce is smooth...: Continue to cook until the sauce is smooth and thickened.

6. 6

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of...: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water for 6 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the cauliflower to the pot and cook...: Add the cauliflower to the pot and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes, and drain.

8. 8

   Return the pasta and cauliflower to the pot,...: Return the pasta and cauliflower to the pot, and add the sauce, parsley, and ham, and stir well to combine.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

10. 10

    Lightly greases a casserole dish with butter or...: Lightly greases a casserole dish with butter or oil and spoon the pasta into the prepared dish.

11. 11

    In a frying pan, add the oil and...: In a frying pan, add the oil and breadcrumbs and cook until lightly brown and crisp.

12. 12

    Season with salt and pepper, and stir in...: Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the cheese.

13. 13

    Sprinkle the topping over the pasta and cover...: Sprinkle the topping over the pasta and cover the casserole dish.

14. 14

    Bake the pasta until bubbly, about 25 to...: Bake the pasta until bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove the cover and cook an additional 10...: Remove the cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.

16. 16

    Serve warm.