Ham Alfredo

1 lb bow-tie pasta, cooked
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups cooked ham, in julienne strips (1 inch long)

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 1/4 cup 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 all or
half of, place in plastic freezer container. To serve, defrost and reheat in the
microwave or oven.

Yield: 12 servings.

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