4 servings rice or noodles
4 c. thinly sliced zucchini
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded cheese
2 c. cubed, cooked ham
1/4 tsp. paprika

Takes 10 1/2 to 17 1/2 minutes.

Cook rice or noodles conventionally while microwaving sauce. Combine zucchini, onion and water in 2 quart casserole. Cover, microwave on high 4 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is tender crisp. Let stand covered while making sauce. Melt butter in 4 cup measure at high 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Blend in milk. Microwave at high 4 to 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring every minute. Stir in cheese.

Drain zucchini. Add ham and cheese sauce to zucchini. Microwave at high 2 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Stir mixture to redistribute sauce. Sprinkle paprika on top. Serve over noodles or rice.