Ham And Cheese Bow Ties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow tie)
1/4 cup butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
1/2 cup frozen baby peas (thawed)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
Cook until smooth.
Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then add mustard and Colby cheese.
Continue to heat until cheese is melted, stirring all the while.
Remove from heat, add ham, peas and pasta.
Mix.
Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.