Bean and Ham Pasta

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
In Concord, California, Maureen De Garmo assembles this pleasant pasta medley that's brimming with ham, corn and black beans. "If you'd like, you can thicken the juices with cornstarch to make a sauce," she adds.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dash ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add pasta; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. Stir in the beans, corn, ham and seasonings; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 339 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 1159mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.