Recipe(tried): Bow Ties Alfredo with Ham and Peas

Bow Ties Alfredo with Ham and Peas? I made it last night but substiuted 2 cups broccoli florets for the peas. It was very good. It only takes 25 minutes from start to finish.

Bow Ties Alfredo with Ham and Peas

Makes 6 servings at 65 cents each.

3/4 pound bow tie pasta
1 cup frozen peas, ( or 2 cups cooked broccoli florets)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon salted butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 pd. lean sliced ham , cut into slivers

1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boiling for pasta. Add pasta; cook
12 minutes or until firm but tender. Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water;drain pasta.
2. Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
3. Whisk in milk mixture.Simmer 3 minutes.Whisk in cream cheese,2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper. Simmer,whisking,2 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Toss together pasta, sauce,and ham in a large bowl. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce. Top with remaining parmesan. Serve hot.