Linguine With Ham And Cheese Sauce

• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed
• 1 (4 ounce) package ham, sliced, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (2 oz, I usually use another oz!)

1. Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain well, and set aside.
2. Saute onion in butter in a large skillet until tender. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant. Add flour, and stir until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Add peas; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add ham; cook until thoroughly heated.
4. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
5. Place linguine and sauce in a large serving bowl, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

linguine, onion, garlic, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, ham, swiss cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/linguine-with-ham-and-cheese-sauce-464523 (may not work)