Easy Ham, Green Pea And Noodle Casserole

• 6 oz. broad egg noodles
• 4 1/2 tsp. flour
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. dried sage, crumbled
• 1/8 tsp. each: ground nutmeg and black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. skim milk
• 6 oz. reduced-sodium ham, cubed
• 2 c. fresh green peas, blanched or 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. soft white bread crumbs (1 slice without crust)
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted margarine

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Cook the noodles according to package, omitting the salt.
3. Meanwhile, in a
4. medium-size bowl, combine the flour, mustard, sage, nutmeg and pepper; slowly whisk in the milk and set aside.
5. When the noodles are done, drain and combine with the ham and peas; add the milk mixture and stir well. Spoon into an ungreased shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with the bread crumbs and dot with the margarine.
6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
7. Serves 4.

egg noodles, flour, dry mustard, sage, ground nutmeg, milk, ham, fresh green peas, soft white bread crumbs, unsalted margarine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=327273 (may not work)