Ham Spinach and Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 c. bow tie pasta (cook according to package)
• 1 tbsp. margarine
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 mini sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 mini sweet yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese, heaping
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. season salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried parsley
• 2 c. fresh spinach, rinsed, dried, and chopped
• 1 c. cooked ham, cubed or sliced
• 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
• 3/4 c. mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, add margarine, onion, red and yellow peppers, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender. Add flour, milk and chicken broth; cook until it thickens � stirring often. Stir in parmesan cheese, pepper, season salt, and parsley. Remove from heat and add ham, spinach, and pasta; mix thoroughly.
2. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray. Top with tomato and mozzarella cheese.
3. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes before serving