Ham and Penne Milano

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta
2 2/3 c. frozen broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 c. 2% milk
1 1/2 lb. boneless fully cooked ham, julienned
1 jar (7 1/2 oz.) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, julienned
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. pepper

Directions:
In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute.  Stir in flour until blended; gradually add chicken broth and milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir in the ham, red peppers, cheese, walnuts and pepper.

Drain pasta and broccoli.  Add ham mixture; toss to coat.