Rotini and Cheese with Broccoli and Ham

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 2 cups uncooked rotini (about 8 ounces corkscrew pasta)
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) cubed light processed cheese (such as Velveeta Light)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chopped reduced-fat ham

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add pasta; cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli; cook an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is done; drain.

While pasta cooks, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a medium saucepan; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat; stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients (cheese through pepper). Combine pasta mixture, cheese sauce, and ham.