Ingredients

  • 6 oz. broad egg noodles
  • 4 1/2 tsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. dried sage, crumbled
  • 1/8 tsp. each: ground nutmeg and black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. skim milk
  • 6 oz. reduced-sodium ham, cubed
  • 2 c. fresh green peas, blanched or 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. soft white bread crumbs (1 slice without crust)
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted margarine

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cook the noodles according to package, omitting the salt.
  • Meanwhile, in a
  • medium-size bowl, combine the flour, mustard, sage, nutmeg and pepper; slowly whisk in the milk and set aside.
  • When the noodles are done, drain and combine with the ham and peas; add the milk mixture and stir well. Spoon into an ungreased shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with the bread crumbs and dot with the margarine.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Serves 4.