Elise Bauer

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

fusilli pasta

Salt for pasta water

4 tbsp

butter

2 cloves

garlic, minced,

4 tbsp

flour

2 1/2 cups

milk

1/2 cup

heavy whipping cream

1 cup

water

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg (more to taste)

1 tsp

ground black pepper (more to taste)

1 tsp

Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, thyme, and basil)

3/4 tsp

salt (more to taste)

3 oz

(about 1 cup, packed) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

4 oz

(about 1 cup, packed) shredded Mozzarella cheese

10 oz

diced ham (about 2 cups)

1/4 cup

chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup

chopped fresh green onion greens or chives