HAM AND VEGETABLES OVER MEDIUM SHELLS

Ham and Vegetables Over Medium Shells image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces medium size shells
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup pimentos cut into slivers
12 ounces smoked black forest ham, cut into small dice
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup slivered pitted black nicoise olives
1/4 cup minced parsley

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add sliced onion and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and zucchini and saute a minute. Add white wine, cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Remove lid, add tomatoes, pimentos, ham and simmer a couples of minutes just to heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and spoon over pasta. Garnish with sliced olives and parsley.