1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. diced, cooked ham
2 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
2 c. chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1 can whole tomatoes, undrained
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. macaroni
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Grated Parmesan cheese

In large microwave safe casserole or bowl, combine onion, garlic, and butter. Cook at high for 3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in ham, broccoli, broth, tomatoes, water, macaroni, and nutmeg. Break up tomatoes. Cover and cook at high for 15 minutes, until boiling, stirring once.

Cook at medium or cook power 5 (50-%) for 8 minutes, until broccoli and macaroni are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings. Total cooking time is 26 minutes.