Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fusilli pasta
• Salt for pasta water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced,
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried oregano, thyme, and basil)
• 3/4 teaspoons salt (more to taste)
• 3 ounces (about 1 cup, packed) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces (about 1 cup, packed) shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 10 ounces diced ham (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onion greens or chives