Pretty Penne Ham Skillet
I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. —Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 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 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Reviews
This is my go to recipe for leftover ham following Easter and Christmas. It is delicious and easy and has become a family favorite.
Very nice recipe
Great recipe
I don't often review recipes, but this was such a refreshing take on pasta that I had to! I used leftover ham and the way it browned made it seem almost like bacon. Only changes I made was cutting the oil in half, and it still came out perfect. I added broccoli florets to the pasta water for the last 4 minutes of cook time (it upped the veggie content which is always good). We added the parmesan at the table (some people in my family don't love cheese like I do). I had the leftovers today for lunch and it was just as good as last night, maybe even better! Thanks for a great recipe!
This was a great base. I added broccoli And asparagus. I Cooked Elbows In Chicken broth for added flavour.It was good but I forgot the lemon juice.that was probably the zing that i was missing.overall I really liked it.
EASY!I USED LEFTOVER HAM FROM THE HOLIDAY AND THE STOCK INSTEAD OF A CAN OF BROTH!I'LL BE ADDING THIS RECIPE TO THE FAMILY COLLECTION.
Enjoyed this recipe. The only change I made was omitting the red pepper. I will make again, great way to use leftover ham up.
What a delightful recipe this turned out be when I tried it last night! I took a chance and used a recipe I'd never made before for company, and everyone loved it! I did cut down a bit on the oil and butter, and didn't use a full three cups of ham, but those were the only changes I made. It's light, easy, and quick to prepare......not to mention delicious!.......and there are so many good vegetable dishes/salads you can pair it with because it isn't a heavy main dish. A real keeper, and will be used frequently in the future!
I would add some chopped broccoli to it. Maybe a half to one pound. It needs something to give it a lift. I think some carrots or peas would help if you don't care for broccoli. I might also like to thicken the liquid portion before adding the pasta. That would coat the pasta and help the taste.
didnt seem like a lot of taste but it was nice for a change of pace.