Baked Macaroni, Ham and Cheese

Pasta, Bow tie 8 oz
Margarine, hard, .25 stick
Garlic, 1 clove, minced
*Flour, white, .25 cup
Milk, nonfat, 2 cup
Cheddar or Colby Cheese, Low Fat, 6 oz
Ham, extra lean, (5% fat), 2 cup, diced

Heast oven to 375'. Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in medium saucepan, melt margarine. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. With wire whisk, blend in flour; cook and stir 1 minutes. Add milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in ham and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Add sheese sauce; mix well. Spoon into casserole. Bake at 375' for 25 - 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLOCREATE.