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PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET



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I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET RECIPE



Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe image

Provided by รก-49278

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 oz penne pasta
2 packages of diced cubed fully cooked ham
1-2 large sweet red pepper (diced)
1 medium onion (diced, optional)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
14.5 oz chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the ham, red pepper, onion, basil and oregano in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes (ham and veggies are tender). Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. 2. Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes (liquid will be reduced by half). Drain pasta and stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese until melted.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET



Pretty Penne Ham Skillet image

I make this dish with leftover ham from Christmas and Easter. Everyone always looks forward to it. I've tweaked it from the original recipe but found that my tweaks made it taste out of this world!

Provided by Stephanie Leamer

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb uncooked penne pasta
3 c cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c minced fresh parsley
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 c olive oil
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 Tbsp ham flavored soup base
2 c water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the ham, red pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and oregano in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and veggies are tender.
  • 2. Stir in ham base, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Drain pasta; stir into ham mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET RECIPE



Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe image

I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
  • Originally published as Pretty Penne Ham Skillet in Taste of Home
  • December/January 2006, p29
  • Nutritional Facts
  • 1/2 cups equals 567 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,344 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein.
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