Bow Ties Alfredo With Ham and Peas (Or Broccoli) Recipe

Directions:

1. Bring large of lightly salted water to boiling.
2. Add pasta; cook 12 minutes or until firm but tender.
3. Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water; drain water.
5. Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended.
6. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
8. Whisk in milk mixture.
9. Simmer 3 minutes.
10. Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper.
11. Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl.
14. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce.
15. Top with remaining parmesan.
16. Serve hot.