Ham Broccoli Pasta Recipes

SPICY HAM 'N' BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli, onion and garlic during the last 5-7 minutes. Cook until pasta and broccoli are tender; drain. In a large serving bowl, combine the ham, olives and pasta mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat.

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan for the final 4 mins. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the ham, cream and mustard, then bring to the boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese, coating everything in the sauce.

HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and set aside. , In same pan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted. Return pasta mixture to pan and toss to combine.

HAM AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Thaw the broccoli in a microwave oven until you can break it apart into small pieces.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the diced ham in the hot oil until the edges start to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and cook and stir until any excess water has cooked away and the ham and broccoli are hot. Pour in the jar of Alfredo sauce and the milk; stir to blend, sprinkle with pepper, and add the cooked pasta. Stir everything together to coat the pasta with sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Spread the bubbling pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, top with shredded Colby-Monterey jack cheese, and bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes.

CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast until broccoli is tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water; drain pasta.
• Return empty pasta pot to medium-low heat. Add cream cheese and 1 cup pasta water; whisk until smooth. Add broccoli and ham and cook until hot. Gently fold in noodles. Thin sauce to desired consistency with more pasta water and season pasta with salt and pepper.

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in cheese sauce and ham; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

HAM BROCCOLI PAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine, combine ham, pasta, broccoli pieces and shredded cheese. In another bowl combine the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, melted butter, green onion, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic powder. Mix with a spoon and pour over ham, broccoli, pasta and cheese
• Mix all ingredients and pour into at least a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, uncovered for 35 minutes. Remove, stir and add topping below on top of partially cooked casserole.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, PARMESAN CHEESE, AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water following the package directions. Drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, put the broccoli pieces in a steaming basket. Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a medium to large saucepan. Put the steaming basket in the pan (above the water, so the broccoli doesn't sit in the water). Cover the pan and steam the broccoli for about 4 minutes, or until the florets are just barely tender.
• In a skillet or saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the ham and cook, stirring, until browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the basil, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer over low heat and continue cooking for about 1 minute.
• Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Combine with the drained pasta and toss. Heat through.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to a serving bowl and toss again at the table just before serving.
• Serve with extra Parmesan cheese, a tossed salad or Caesar salad, along with crusty rolls or bread . Variations

LEFTOVER HAM WITH PASTA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Steam broccoli until fork tender. Chop into small pieces.
• Heat oil in a small skillet. Add onions and cook until soft, but now brown.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute.
• Add broth and whisk constantly until mixture is smooth of lumps and thickened.
• Whisk in milk.
• Remove from heat.
• Add onions, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, ham, broccoli, and sauce.
• Transfer to a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a small bowl.
• Add breadcrumbs and cheese to melted butter.
• Top with breadcrumb cheese mixture.
• Bake for 12 minutes until sauce is bubbly.