Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1-1/2 cups)
  • Calories:
  • 567
  • Fat:
  • 24 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 8 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 57 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 1344 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 62 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 27 g


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Pretty Penne Ham Skillet

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I enjoy experimenting with herbs and spices to cut down on salt and sugar. Parsley, basil and oregano season this tasty main dish. —Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the ham, red pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender.
    Stir in broth 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. Yield: 6 servings.


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