Ham 'n' Cheese Pasta

I made this at my Little Theater Class. Some of the members thought they would like it better without the horseradish. Others wanted to try it with bacon instead of the ham, or even chicken. They also thought to substitute broccoli or green beans for the peas. Have fun with it and try different combinations.

8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 pkg (8 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

Cook pasta shells according to the package directions. Meanwhile in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the process cheese and milk. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Heat 1-2 minutes longer or until smooth, stirring twice. Stir in the ketchup and horseradish until blended.
Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Stir in the ham, peas and cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Serves 4.
A while back, I read an article about cooking pasta. It said to bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Bring it back to a boil and turn off stove. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. The pasta will be done.