Easy, Cheesy, Creamy Ham and Pasta Bake

dry bread crumbs

dried parsley flakes

light margarine, divided (I use Brummel and Brown)

all-purpose flour

1% milk

reduced cheddar cheese, shredded

cubed fully cooked ham, trimmed of all visible fat

cooked no-yolk egg noodles (5 ounces dry)

frozen peas