Broccoli-Ham Macaroni

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fat-free milk
• 2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. In another saucepan, saute the onion, ham and red pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Stir in the cheese, parsley, mustard and seasonings until blended. Drain broccoli and macaroni; stir into cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish (dish will be full).
4. Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

elbow macaroni, fresh broccoli florets, onion, sweet red pepper, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, mustard, garlic, italian seasoning, pepper, bread crumbs, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/broccoli-ham-macaroni/ (may not work)