Spinach Linguine with Ham and Broccoli

Serves 4
Everyday Food

*2 tbsp olive oil
*2 oz. cooked ham, cut into 1/2" pieces
*3 garlic cloves, minced
*3 tbsp flour
*2 1/2 cups milk
*salt and pepper
*2 oz. cream cheese
*10 oz. spinach linguine
*broccoli, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

In a 3-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown. Add garlic; cook, stirring often until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and cook until melted.

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, adding broccoli for the final three minutes. Drain. Transfer broccoli and pasta to saucepan with cream cheese sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.