Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry rotini pasta
• 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper

  to taste

Instructions

• 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta, and cook
  it according to the package directions- up until the last 3-4 minutes of cook
  time for the pasta.
• 2 When the pasta has 3-4 minutes left to cook, stir in the broccoli. When the
  pasta's cooked, drain both in a strainer. Set aside.
• 3 Set the same pot over medium heat, and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the
  flour until the roux is formed and smooth. Let the mixture cook for a full
  minute, whisking constantly, to cook out any floury taste.
• 4 Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until a smooth thickened sauce
  base has formed. Stir in the seasonings to evenly incorporate.
• 5 Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a bubble. Continue to whisk, until the
  mixture's bubbling and thickened. Remove the skillet from heat.
• 6 Add the cheese, stirring until it's completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
• 7 Add the ham, pasta, & broccoli to the pot. Stir everything together until evenly
  combined.
• 8 Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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