Ham Primavera Recipes

HAM IT UP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender. , Stir in the ham, peas, onions, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; toss to combine. Serve with remaining cheese.

PENNE AND HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding zucchini and yellow squash during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking; drain.
• Return pasta mixture to saucepan; add ham and dressing. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Sprinkle with basil, cheese and pepper.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in Dutch oven as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheeses are melted and sauce is well blended.
• Heat oven to 375ºF. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Add cheese sauce and ham; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

HAM AND LINGUINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on pkg, adding broccoli to pasta cooking water during last 4 min. of pasta cooking time. Drain; return to pan.
• Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes.
• Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes.
• Add bell pepper.
• Boil until pasta and asparagus are just tender but still firm to bite and bell pepper strips are slightly softened, about 30 seconds longer.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, stir ham in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add cream.
• chicken broth and mustard and boil sauce 2 minutes, stirring up and browned bits.
• Add pasta mixture to skillet.
• Toss until sauce coats pasta mixture, about 2 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

ITALIAN-STYLE HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook Rotini in boiling water in large saucepan 8 min., stirring occasionally.
• Add contents of Broccoli Pouch, ham and vegetable blend; cook 5 min., stirring frequently Drain.
• Stir in Cheese Sauce and seasoning; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper. Boil until pasta and asparagus are just tender but still firm to bite and bell pepper strips are slightly softened, about 30 seconds longer. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, stir ham in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add cream. chicken broth and mustard and boil sauce 2 minutes, stirring up and browned bits.
• Add pasta mixture to skillet. Toss until sauce coats pasta mixture, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta while you are preparing the rest of the dish in a large saute pan. Reserve a little of the pasta water to add to the sauce if you would like to thin it a bit.
• Saute the onion and garlic in the butter for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the carrots and saute for a couple more minutes.
• Then add the broccoli and cook until bright green. I cover it and let the veggies get nearly done, as my family does not like their veggies with any crunch left.
• Add the ham, mustard and the italian seasoning and saute for a couple more minutes.
• Toss in the cooked spaghetti noodles and serve.

HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Fry mushrooms and onion flakes in oil or butter until tender.
• Add in 3 cheese alfredo sauce and salt and pepper, stir until smooth.
• Bring to a light boil; stir for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Stir in spaghetti, ham, and peas; stir until heated through.
• Top with Parmesan cheese.

SAFFRON RICE AND HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring broth, rice and saffron to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Place frozen peas atop rice mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender, peas are cooked through and broth is absorbed, about 4 minutes longer. Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Add ham and bell pepper and cook until ham begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat. Add rice mixture, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss, adding more vinaigrette by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.