Ham and Cheese Ziti

We call this one adult version of mac n' cheese with hotdogs

1 package (16 ounces) ziti pasta (5 cups)

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups milk

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

16 ounces Colby cheese, shredded (4 cups)

8 ounces sliced cooked deli ham, cut into thin strips

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and salt, using wire whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.

Pour pasta mixture into ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 8.