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Creamy Penne with Smoked Ham and Peas

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 cup diced smoked ham

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until blended; cook about 3 minutes, just until mixture starts to turn golden.
3. Whisk in milk. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 7 minutes. Add mozzarella, nutmeg, salt and pepper; let cheese melt and whisk together. Add peas, ham and penne; toss to coat and cook to heat through. Serve with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Makes 4 servings.