Shells with Ham & Peas

I got this new dish for Christmas from my sister.  Isn't it gorgeous?  I love it!  I used my leftover ham to make a tasty dinner.  If you don't have leftover ham you could use a ham steak, or even bacon!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 a stick of butter (for alfredo)
1/2 a stick of butter, melted (for topping)
1 1/4 cup of milk
1 cup of Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (for topping)
2 tsp of granulated garlic
1/2 tsp dried basil
fresh cracked black pepper
1 ham steak (or several slices or leftover ham) diced into bite sized pieces
1 cup petite peas
1 lb. medium shells
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp of fresh parsley

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a sauce pan over medium heat melt butter and cream cheese together.  Add garlic powder and whisk in milk.  When smooth add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper.  Remove from heat.  Cook shells according to package directions.  Right before draining (about 30 seconds before) add peas.  Once drained, add to the alfredo sauce.  Stir in ham and transfer to a greased baking dish.  Mix bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese, melted butter and parsley together and sprinkle over the pasta.  Place in oven for 20 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.