Creamy Penne w/Smoked Ham & Peas
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 ozs. penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup ham, diced
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until blended; cook about 3 minutes, just until mixture starts to turn golden.
Whisk in milk. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 7 minutes. Add mozzarella, nutmeg, salt and pepper; let cheese melt and whisk together. Add peas, ham and penne; toss to coat and cook to heat through. Serve with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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