Cheesy Pasta with Ham and Peas

 Kristen made up this recipe and it is delicious.  Her kids love it.

Cheesy Pasta with Ham and Peas

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.  Cook 1 lb. pasta of choice according to box directions.

Make a white sauce by melting 1/4 cup butter in saucepan.  Blend in 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper.  Add 2 cups milk and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles.  Add 1 cup grated cheese and stir until melted.  

In a small skillet, saute ham chunks until carnalized.  You can use lunch meat ham or cut up a ham steak.  Add to the sauce along with a bag of frozen petite peas. Blend and heat through. 

Serve over pasta of choice.  Or you can mix the sauce with the pasta and serve.