Ham And Vegetable Pasta Food

HAM & VEGETABLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Meanwhile, mix Neufchatel, chicken broth, milk and seasoning until blended until blended; set aside. Cook ham and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until ham is heated through and peppers are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add Neufchatel mixture; cook and stir 2 min.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to ham mixture along with the tomatoes; cook and stir 1 min.

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
• Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

HAM AND VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables and ham for cooking.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini, and ham in butter until the vegetables are tender.
• Add cream, peas, onions, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Rinse and drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

HAM AND VEGETABLE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the asparagus, mushrooms, carrot, zucchini and ham in butter until the vegetables are tender. , Add the cream, peas, onions, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, nutmeg and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. , Rinse and drain linguine; add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

CHEESE, HAM AND VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Lightly grease a large baking dish or individual baking dishes with a teaspoon of the butter.
• Cook the pasta shapes in plenty of boiling, lightly salted water until just tender, about 8 - 10 mins, or according to pack instructions.
• At the same time, melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the onion, zucchini and baby corn for 5 minutes.
• Thoroughly drain the pasta and add to the vegetables. Stir in the tomatoes and the pasta sauce. Add the ham, then cut half the cheese into small cubes and stir through the pasta mixture with the chopped fresh herbs. Season to taste, then transfer to the prepared dish and level the top.
• Beat the eggs and yogurt together. Grate the remaining cheese and stir it into the egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour evenly over the pasta. Bake for 20-25 mins until set and golden brown. Serve, garnished with fresh herb sprigs.

GARDEN VEGETABLE AND HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• Add cooked pasta to salad. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add rotini and bring to a boil again. Cook until rotini is al dente; drain well. Return the rotini to the pot.
• While rotini is cooking heat oil in a frying pan and saute red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic and carrots. Cook until vegetables are softened. Place the broccoli in the frying pan and cook another 2 minutes.
• Pour the cooked vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Toss to distribute vegetables and vinaigrette evenly.

CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the cooking water for the last 3 min.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan.
• Stir in cream cheese spread and ham; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended, stirring frequently. (Add a small amount of water or milk to thin, if necessary.)

FETTUCCINE WITH COUNTRY HAM AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add carrot and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrot to strainer and cool. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove asparagus pieces, reserving tips for garnish. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Return to same pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and country ham.
• Add carrot and asparagus pieces to sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat evenly. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Garnish with asparagus tips. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.