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Ham Pasta Primavera

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

A vegetable filled dinner in under 30 minutes. The kids will like it.

Ingredients

3 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided
1 cup Pea pods
1/2 cup Shredded carrots
1 Small red pepper, cut into strips
3 Green onions, sliced
3/4 cup Evaporated skim milk
3 cups (12oz) ham, cut into cubes
10 oz Uncooked spagetti, hot cooked and drained
 Fresh basil
 Cilantro
 Pepper, freshly ground

Preparation

Melt 1 Tbsp butter in medium suacepan over medium heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until tender. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter , milk and ham. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until mixture thickens slightly. Serve over warm spagetti. Garnish with fresh basil, cilantro and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

Nutrient Information

Calories394
Total Fat16.6g
Saturated Fat7.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.75g
Carbohydrates41g
Protein18.75g
Vitamin A2887 IU
Vitamin C34 mg
Calcium134 mg
Sodium822mg
Iron3 mg
Fiber1.5g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: tracypawliw
This pasta was great huge hit with both our boys and my husband, pretty quick and looks beautiful. I added a little fresh parmesan cheese to the pasta and a little on top after.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree