Pretty Ham Primavera

Name: Pretty Ham Primavera
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Give leftover ham a face-lift in this tasty pasta dish that mixes up in a wink. The mild cream sauce gets fresh flavor from sauteed mushrooms and a boost of color from frozen peas. —Joan Laurenzo, Johnstown, Ohio

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the spaghetti, ham and peas; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 526 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1755mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Pretty Ham Primavera in Quick Cooking November/December 1998

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judithetherton

Dec 10, 2011

Have used this recipe for several years now.Most everyone likes this dish. I sometime substitute another vegetable for the peas.