Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained 1 cup diced smoked ham

Recipe Info Category: Beef/Burger Rating: 4 Contributor: Zoe Gibbs

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.