Penne And Ham Primavera Recipes

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

PENNE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
• In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
• Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.

PRETTY HAM PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 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.

PERSONAL PENNE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli, carrots and mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Add chicken, red peppers, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in penne and peas cook 2 minutes to heat through and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a serving plate and top with Parmesan and basil.

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.