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HAM ALFREDO CASSEROLE

It's been awhile, hasn't it?  We bought a new house and moved at the end of June. It's been a VERY hectic summer with moving and Jaqi returning home from her year of service in Americorps.  Things are just now starting to settle down allowing time for posting something new.

 This originated with my sister and her husband, Michel.  I'm no longer really sure how I originally made it.  The kids always loved it, though.  However, through the years, Jesse and I got bored with it.  When Jaqi returned in August she really wanted me to make it so I did, but decided to try adding some more flavor to it.  It worked!  We all really enjoyed the new version and now I am making it again for a great Sunday meal!

 Ingredients:
1 lb package egg noodles
2 jars alfredo sauce
1 lb thin sliced ham
1 onion (diced)
minced garlic
shredded mozzarella cheese
shredded cheddar cheese
Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheese
White wine (about 1/4 cup)
Olive Oil
Salt, Pepper, Oregano, Lawry's, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Parsley Flakes, etc.

Instructions:

 1.  Preheat over to 350 degrees.  Cook pasta per package directions.  Drain, sprinkle with olive oil, set aside.
2. Saute diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil in pan until translucent.

3. Add white wine and let simmer/reduce a few minutes.  Add seasonings to taste.

4. Add alfredo sauce and bring to simmer.  Here I added a little parmesan, mozarella and whipped cream cheese and stirred it well.  Also, add more seasonings to taste.


5.  Layer in cake pan:  Pasta, Ham, Sauce, Cheese, Repeat.  3 layers total.

6. Cover with non-stick foil and put in 350 degree pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.

Finished product:


Yummy!

 Additional things I added to the sauce in future attempts:
whipped cream cheese
whipping cream
sour cream
garlic butter


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