Ham And Penne Alfredo With Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham
5 cups raw broccoli florets, broken up small
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup minced white onion
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 - 1 1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Cook penne pasta in boiling water according to package directions. During the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the raw broccoli flowerets; drain.
Place cubed ham into empty hot pot; pour cooked penne/broccoli mixture over top and gently toss together.
While penne is cooking -- melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat; add minced onion and saute until onions are translucent. Do not burn or brown.
Keep heat on med-low and add half and half, milk, parmesan, salt, white pepper and garlic powder. Stir frequently until heated through, cheese is melted and smooth.
Pour sauce over cooked penne mixture and gently toss to coat.
Serve.