PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET

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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.

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