Gluten Free Asparagus Ham Casserole

Ingredients

3-3/4 c uncooked gluten free pasta (your choice, I used Fusilli)

2-1/2 c asparagus, sliced

1/4 c cornstarch

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1 c milk

1 c gluten free chicken broth

1 tbsp butter

1 c onion, chopped

1-1/2 c gluten free ham, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 c parsley, chopped

1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated

2 c cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook pasta in boiling water until almost done. Add asparagus and continue to boil for 1 minute; drain and set aside. Place cornstarch, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and add milk and broth stirring until well blended. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened. Add milk mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine pasta & asparagus, milk mixture, ham, parsley and cheddar cheese; gently mix together. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Recipe courtesy - Lisa B of Tennessee