Oamc Hearty Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
1/2 small onion, chopped
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
Saute ham and onion in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 5 minutes; stir in peas and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
Whisk in flour until smooth.
Add milk, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir in cooked pasta and ham mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately.