Ham Tetrazzini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups milk or 1 1/4 cups cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken into thirds
3 cups cooked ham, cubed
4 ounces chopped pimiento, drained
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted breadcrumb

Preparation

Melt butter in a skillet. Saute mushrooms and onions, until most of mushroom liquid has evaporated.
Blend in flour until smooth.
Add broth, and milk or cream, stirring until smooth and thickened.
Add cheese, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir until cheese melts. Lower heat and simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti noodles. Drain noodles and add sauce along with ham and pimentos.
Spoon into greased 2 quart casserole and sprinkle with parmesan and bread crumbs. This freezes well.
Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes.