Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe

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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

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Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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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
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
2 garlic cloves, minced
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, basil and oregano in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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 cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 567 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,344 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as Pretty Penne Ham Skillet in Taste of Home December/January 2006, p29