Low-fat Easy Ham, Green Pea and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 ounces broad egg noodles
• 4 1/2 teaspoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 6 ounces reduced-sodium ham, cubed
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soft white breadcrumbs (1 slice without crust)
• 1 tablespoon soft-tub margarine

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in medium-sized bowl, combine flour, mustard, sage, nutmeg and pepper; slowly whisk in milk and set aside.

4. 4

   When noodles are done, drain and combine with ham and peas; add milk mixture and stir well.

5. 5

   Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with margarine.

6. 6

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned.