Ham, Peas & Portabellos in Smoked Cheddar sauce over Bowtie Pasta

1 (12 oz.) package bowtie or farfalle pasta

2 cups ham , cubed

1 cup frozen peas

1 1/2 cups mushrooms, portabella -  cubed

1 cup onions, chopped.

4 ounces cheddar cheese, smoked - shredded

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons flour, plain

4 tablespoons butter, melted

dash mustard, dry

dash salt

dash pepper
dash cayenne pepper

1 cup bread crumbs

Melt 2 tbs. butter in frying pan, saute onions in butter over med-high heat until transluscent.  Add mushrooms and a splash of red wine, saute until mushrooms are softened.  Meanwhile, boil pasta according to pkg. directions.  Drain, and return pasta to pan.  Add ham, peas and mushroom mixture to pasta - toss.

Pour into oiled casserole dish.

In a saucepan, melt 2 tbs. butter, add flour, dried mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper.  Slowly add in the milk with a whisk.  Stir until slightly thickened.  Whisk in the cheeses.  Stir over low heat until smooth. Pour over pasta-ham-veg. mixture. 

Bake for 20 minutes at 350º .  Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake an additional 10 minutes.

8  Servings