PRETTY HAM PRIMAVERA

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Give leftover ham a face-lift in this tasty pasta dish that mixes up in a wink. The mild cream sauce gets fresh flavor from sauteed mushrooms and a boost of color from frozen peas. -Joan Laurenzo, Johnstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth. , Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the spaghetti, ham and peas; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.