Bean and Ham Pasta

Name: Bean and Ham Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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.

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