#2999 - Noodles and Ham

(by Shirley McNevich)

12oz. egg noodles
salt (according to egg noodle bag directions)
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup cubed cooked ham (more if you wish)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (more if you wish)

Cook egg noodles with salt according bag directions. Drain the egg noodles but reserve 1/2 cup of the noodle water. Do NOT rinse the noodles. In a skillet over medium heat add butter--melt. Add chopped onions, chopped green bell peppers, and grated carrots--cook/stir until tender. Add cubed ham and peas--cook/stir until everything is hot. Add the drained egg noodles, reserved noodle water and pepper--cook/stir until heated through. After dividing mixture on to dinner plates, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.