Ham And Cheese Pasta

• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 pound sliced deli ham, chopped

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; add garlic. Stir in the flour, onion powder, pepper and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in ham; heat through. Drain pasta and asparagus; toss with cheese mixture.

pasta, fresh asparagus, butter, garlic, flour, onion powder, pepper, thyme, milk, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, deli ham

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-and-cheese-pasta/ (may not work)