HAM AND PENNE MILANO

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I came up with this recipe one night when I had to stretch leftover ham to feed my family of five. I added pasta and just "built" the recipe as I went along. My family loves it! -Kathleen Mancuso, Niskayuna, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
2-2/3 cups frozen broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless fully cooked ham, julienned
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and julienned
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the ham, red peppers, cheese, walnuts and pepper., Drain pasta and broccoli. Add ham mixture; toss to coat.

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