Ham & Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry farfalle pasta (bow tie noodles)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• salt, to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups cubed ham
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• Topping
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup sliced almonds