BEAN AND HAM PASTA

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In Concord, California, Maureen De Garmo assembles this pleasant pasta medley that's brimming with ham, corn and black beans. "If you'd like, you can thicken the juices with cornstarch to make a sauce," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash ground cumin
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add pasta; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. Stir in the beans, corn, ham and seasonings; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.