Muffuletta Pasta

Name: Muffuletta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 package (16 ounces) cubed fully cooked ham; 1 jar (12.36 ounces) tapenade or ripe olive bruschetta topping, drained; 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

A friend gave me this recipe when she learned that I love muffuletta sandwiches. Very rich and filling, this easy skillet supper goes together quickly on a busy weeknight. Serve with some cheesy garlic bread. —Jan Hollingsworth, Houston, Mississippi

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 package (16 ounces) cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (12.36 ounces) tapenade or ripe olive bruschetta topping, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in 2 teaspoons butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the ham, tapenade and pepperoni; saute 2 minutes longer.
2. Cube remaining butter; stir butter and cream into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
3. Drain pasta; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 739 calories, 48g fat (21g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1638mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices.

We recommend our users to update the browser.