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Creamy Ham Penne Recipe

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Mixing spreadable cheese with whole wheat pasta, broccoli and fat-free milk for a main dish is a healthier use of this convenience product than simply spreading it on crackers. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

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Creamy Ham Penne Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fat-free milk
1 package (6-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, combine milk and spreadable cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Add the ham, pepper and penne mixture; heat through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 371 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 672 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Ham Penne in Healthy Cooking October/November 2012, p27

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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2012 by stressin

I agree the cheese was a little pricey, but for two people, it is 2 meals. Since my husband is not a broccoli fan, I substituted fresh green beans cut in one inch pieces. We will enjoy this again and again! I think I'll decrease the milk to 3/4 cup also as suggested in another review to thicken the sauce a little bit.

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2012 by titania670

This was easy and good. The cheese was a little pricey, and next time I will probably reduce the milk to 3/4 cup to keep the sauce nice and thick. This was a thumbs WAY up from my son and husband. Definitely a winner.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by mjlouk

I thought it was a little bland but it was kid friendly and my super picky kids actually ate it without complaining!

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2012 by gorleyv

I added a little salt and used Barilla Plus pasta instead of wheat. Next time, I'll add more broccoli. I think this is company worthy.