Baked Macaroni, Ham and Cheese

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. (4 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle) 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 cups milk 6 oz (1-1/2 cups) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
4 drops hot pepper sauce 1 cup julienne-cut (1-1/2×1/4×1/4-inch) cooked ham
Procedure:
1 Heat oven to 375 F. Spray 1-1/2 quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
2 Cook bow tie pasta to desired doneness as directed on package.
3 Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. With wire shisk, blend in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in hot pepper sauce. If desired, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in ham.
4 Drain bow tie pasta; return to saucepan. Add cheese sauce; mix well. Spoon into spray-coated casserole.
5 Bake at 375 F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.