Best 7 Creamy Pasta With Ham And Broccoli Recipes

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Creamy pasta with ham and broccoli is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender pasta, creamy sauce, savory ham, and crunchy broccoli creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA



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It's hard to beat a meal that's created in one pan, takes 30 minutes to pull together, and your kids actually thank you for making. Sounds like a keeper in my book. -Jana Cathey, Ada, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (12 ounces)
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM AND BROCCOLI



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For a shortcut to a pasta supper, make a silky sauce using cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 ounces wide egg noodles
5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA



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This single-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover ham for a weeknight dinner. It's creamy, comforting, and quick-and-easy.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups fat free half-and-half
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1042 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

HAM AND BROCCOLI LINGUINE



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Thyme provides an earthy flavor to this hearty pasta dish, created by our Test Kitchen. This simple meal-in-one can be on your dinner table tonight!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces uncooked linguine
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 small carrot, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup julienned fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding the broccoli, cauliflower and carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese., Drain linguine and vegetables; transfer to a serving bowl. Add ham and sauce mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY CREAMY PASTA BAKE WITH HAM



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This easy pasta bake with ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese takes little time to prepare and delivers the perfect comfort meal for your family.

Provided by Julian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ¾ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 spreadable cheese wedge
1 teaspoon instant vegetable bouillon granules
freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while penne are cooking and saute ham until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and milk and cook until almost simmering. Add cheese wedge and melt in the sauce. Season with bouillon and pepper. Add penne and mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA



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Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this cheap and simple creamy pasta dish with chunks of ham and crunchy veg

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g pasta (we used conchiglie)
1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g ham, cut into chunks (get a nice thick slice from the deli counter)
300ml pot double cream
1 tbsp English mustard
140g mature cheddar, grated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902 calories, Fat 62 grams fat, SaturatedFat 34 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 2.9 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH HAM



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It's true, primavera vegetables are often the stars of this type of pasta dish. But we'd like to give a shout-out to the ham and creamy sauce in this one.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups small broccoli florets
4 carrots, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (7 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have Alfredo sauce, you can make your own by melting butter, adding flour, and then whisking in milk until the sauce thickens.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little spice.
  • Use fresh broccoli for the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli, as it should still be slightly crunchy.
  • Garnish the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

This Creamy Pasta with Ham and Broccoli is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The pasta is creamy and flavorful, and the ham and broccoli add a nice bit of texture and flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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