1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, then set aside.

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste of the flour. Gradually whisk in milk, evaporated milk and half-and-half until smooth.

Cook, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened. Whisk in grated cheese along with Dijon mustard and a few good grinds of black pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in ham and cooked pasta.

Pour pasta mixture into a buttered 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Stir together crushed corn flakes, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over entire pan of pasta.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 6-8.