Best Colorful Pasta With Ham Recipes

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

HAM PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine ham, pasta, cheese, green onion, bell pepper, celery, and peas.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.
• Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss until completely coated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PENNE AL BAFFO (CREAMY TOMATO-HAM PASTA)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the shallot, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until shallots and garlic soften but are not yet brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ham and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato purée. Add ¼ cup of the boiling salted water from the pot to the can, stir to loosen any purée, then add the liquid to the pan. Season the sauce with salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
• Reduce the heat to low and then add the cream, cheese and salt; stir to combine. Add the drained pasta, and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to a serving dish and top with more cheese.

PEA AND HAM PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frypan, and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the diced ham and saute a further 2 minutes or so.
• Add the tomato paste, and cook stirring for 2 minutes, then pour in the wine or stock.
• If I'm using wine, I like to reduce it a little.
• Now add the crushed tomatoes, peas and freshly ground black pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• No longer though or the peas lose their fresh green colour.
• Add the cream and reheat gently, then stir through the chopped basil before serving.
• Offer Parmesan cheese at the table.

PARMESAN HAM PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and mushrooms in butter. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Stir in spinach and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into the ham mixture.

COLORFUL PASTA WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a greased shallow 3 quart baking dish, combine the pasta, ham, corn, 1 cup cheese and 3/4 cup french fried onions. In a bowl, combine the broth, soup, milk and seasonings. Pour over pasta mixture; mix well.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and french fried onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

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.

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

PASTA WITH HAM AND TRI-COLOR PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add red, yellow, and orange peppers, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until very soft and lightly browned, 10 minute Stir in ham, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper, cook 1 minute.
• When pasta is cooked to desired doneness, remove 1/2 cup cooking water and reserve. Drain pasta. In large bowl, toss pasta with peppers mixture and reserved water.Top with basil and parm. Toss to serve.

PASTA HAM HOT DISH

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Drain spaghetti; Place in a large bowl. Add the ham, corn, cheese, seasoned salt and onion mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring once.

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.