Ham and Cheese Bowties

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.