Primavera With A Twist - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. rotelli or other pasta
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts
1 medium size red bell pepper, cubed
1/2 lb. cooked chicken or ham, cut in strips (2 c.)
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. skim milk
1 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. dried dill weed

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Cook asparagus according to package directions; drain.
In 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine pasta, asparagus, red pepper and ham.
In medium saucepan, melt butter.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, broth and dill; stir until mixture boils and thickens.
Add to casserole and mix well.
Cover and bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes, until bubbly or microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.
Yields 4 servings.