Oamc Hearty Mac & Cheese

• 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. Saute ham and onion in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 5 minutes; stir in peas and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
4. Whisk in flour until smooth.
5. Add milk, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted.
7. Stir in cooked pasta and ham mixture.
8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

elbow macaroni, ham, onion, vegetable oil cooking spray, frozen green pea, salt, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oamc-hearty-mac-cheese-239432 (may not work)