Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Peas

Ingredients

• 0.3 pound canadian bacon cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 0.5 pound elbow macaroni dried
• 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth 
• 4 servings fresh-grated nutmeg 
• 4 servings fresh-ground pepper 
• 1 cup nonfat milk 
• 1 cup peas frozen
• 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring broth, milk, and macaroni to a boil. Stir mixture often until the pasta is tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
2. Blend cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir into pan and continue stirring until mixture boils.
3. Add peas and Canadian bacon; mix well and remove from heat.
4. Sprinkle cheese over pasta mixture and stir just until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Spoon into wide bowls or onto plates and sprinkle generously with pepper and nutmeg.