Linguine A'La Anna

Directions

1. 1
   Cook linguine as directed and drain.
2. 2
   Melt margarine in saucepan over low heat.
3. 3
   Stir in flour and salt, adding evaporated milk.
4. 4
   Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Boil 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add liquid from mushrooms, water and bouillon cube.
7. 7
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and slightly thickened. Add 2 cups sauce and mushrooms to linguine; toss well.
8. 8
   Spoon linguine mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, pressing up the sides to leave a slight hollow in center of dish.
9. 9
   Toss ham in remaining sauce; spread it in center of linguine.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with Romano cheese.
11. 11
    Saute red and green peppers in vegetable oil until soft; cool.
12. 12
    Bake linguine in preheated 400° oven.
13. 13
    Before serving, sprinkle croutons around edge.
14. 14
    Reheat peppers and mount them in center.
15. 15
    Makes 8 servings.