Primavera With A Twist - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. rotini or other pasta
1 jar red pimentos
1/3 c. margarine
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts
1/2 lb. cooked ham or chicken strips
2 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. dried dill weed

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions and drain. Cook asparagus according to directions and drain.
In 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine pasta, asparagus, pimento and meat.
In medium saucepan, melt oleo. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
Gradually add milk, broth and dill weed.
Stir until mixture boils and thickens. Add to casserole.
Mix well. Cover and bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Can be microwaved on High for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.
Makes about 4 servings.