PASTA WITH HAM AND BROCCOLI

Ingredients for 4 people

1 package short pasta (penne, farfalle, shells, etc.)

1 small foot (2 to 3 cups) fresh or frozen broccoli, cut into bouquets

2 cups (500 ml) cooked ham, diced

1/2 small onion, minced

2 tbsp. (30 ml) butter

2 tbsp. (30 ml) flour

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) of milk

1 C. (5 mL) Dijon mustard

1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Salt pepper

Preparation

1. Cook the pasta as indicated on the package. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli in the pan. Drain and reserve.
2. While cooking pasta, sauté onion in butter over medium heat in a large skillet for a few minutes. Add the flour and mix for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, increase heat to high, and stir constantly until boiling. Once the sauce is thickened, lower the heat to medium-low, and stir in the mustard.
3. Add the drained pasta and broccoli and the ham and parmesan to the pan. Salt and pepper. Warm it up and serve.