"BOW-TIES w/ PEAS AND HAM"

From Everyday Food Magazine

1 pound bow-tie pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 diced onion
10 oz. (2 cups) frozen peas
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into strips
salt and pepper

Cook pasta; drain and return to pot.  Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add the onion; cook, stirring until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.  Add the peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper.  Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.  Add ham to the sauce; cook until heated through.  Toss sauce with pasta.  Serve with grated parmesan.  YIELD:  4 to 6 servings