ingredients
1 pound bow-tie pasta, cooked
1 package (10 ounce size) frozen peas
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked ham, in julienne strips (1 inch long)
Directions
Blend together flour and milk in jar with a tight-fitting lid by shaking until blended. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Whisk in milk mixture. Simmer for three minutes. Whisk in cream cheese and half the Parmesan. Simmer, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat. Toss together hot pasta, sauce, peas and ham in large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toss again. To freeze, place in plastic freezer bags and seal. To serve, defrost and reheat in the microwave or oven.
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