Creamy Bow Ties With Broccoli And Ham

12 oz bow tie pasta
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbs butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup half and half
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
8 oz cooked ham, cut into strips
Grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs, adding broccoli to water the last 3 min. of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
(2.) Heat butter in a skillet until melted. Add onion, saute until soft. Add half and half, salt and pepper, simmer, covered 3 min. or until slightly thickened.
(3.) Add ham, cover and cook until heated through. Toss pasta and broccoli with sauce. Add a little pasta water to thin, if desired. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.