When it comes to comfort food, ham and pasta is a classic dish that satisfies both the heart and the stomach. From creamy carbonara to hearty Italian casseroles, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, there's a ham and pasta recipe out there to suit your needs and taste preferences. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure!
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ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA
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
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
PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE
Grated lemon zest gives this creamy classic a hit of bright flavor and a little added flair.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Ham Pea Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. pasta cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and 1/2 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add ham, peas, and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
- Return pasta to pot. Toss with sauce and reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates, then top with parsley and Parmesan and season with more pepper.
HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND PASTA CASSEROLE
I have no idea where this came from, but I'm pretty sure I tweaked it from some cookbook or another. This is not only easy, it's incredibly tasty. Not too heavy, and doesn't take long in the oven so it's not bad for a summertime casserole.
Provided by Felix4067
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water seven minutes.
- Add asparagus; cook an additional 2-3 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large frying pan and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Add onion to butter and saute 4-5 minutes, just until softened.
- Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add milk and chicken broth; combine well with a whisk.
- Add milk mixture to frying pan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
- Combine all ingredients except parmesan and bread crumbs in a large casserole dish.
- Combine parmesan and bread crumbs, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake at 450F for approximately 10 minutes, until casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
HAM AND CHEESE PASTA CASSEROLE
A fairly cheap and easy casserole that my mom used to make me with ham that was leftover from holidays. I love it!
Provided by anagyRN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Combine macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, and mayonnaise in a 9x13 baking dish until well mixed.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni casserole.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS
I tried to copy a wonderful dish I had at a small local Italian restaurant and this one turned out WONDERFUL (for a lot less money too!) The flavors are excellent and it's a totally new way to use up leftover ham. The crispy ham reminds me of pancetta. This is a very forgiving recipe and many different vegetables can be added to your liking, try sauteed zucchini with the peas, or mushrooms, broccoli, etc.
Provided by Aurora
Categories Ham
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente.
- Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta.
- Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish.
- Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well.
- In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain.
- In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!).
- Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated.
- In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional).
- Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy.
- Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper.
- serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM!
PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, HAM AND PEAS
Make and share this Pasta with Mushrooms, Ham and Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Hakala
Categories Vegetable
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms and ham.
- Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain; return pasta to saucepan.
- Add mushroom-ham mixture, peas, chicken broth and pepper; cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.
- Just before serving, add grated cheese.
HAM AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD
When I make this pasta salad, I usually pair it with hot dogs, fried chicken, or sandwiches. I also make it whenever I have leftover ham. This is a recipe with ingredients that can be easily changed to suit your own taste.
Provided by JESSEPKO
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, pickle relish, and milk in a bowl until combined; season with salt and black pepper. Chill in refrigerator while preparing remaining ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Gently stir ham, Cheddar cheese, peas, onion, celery, and pimento into pasta. Pour mayonnaise mixture over pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 352 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD
Shell pasta with ham, cheese, and pineapple--very good for large group get-togethers. Pasta lasts up to one week in a refrigerated sealed container. This salad is easily doubled and it will all be gone!
Provided by SUGARMUFFIN
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add ham and brown sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Set aside and let cool.
- Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together in a small bowl. Combine pineapple, grapes, Cheddar cheese, and pineapple juice in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture, ham mixture, and pasta. Mix well before every serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
HAM AND BELL PEPPER PASTA SALAD
Stir ham, onion and bell pepper into pasta with a rich sour cream-and-chive dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the ham, onion and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
PASTA WITH HAM AND MUSHROOMS
Extend the life of leftover holiday ham beyond sandwiches and toss the salty meat with some mushrooms, cheese, and parsley for a quick and satisfying pasta dish anyone will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine sliced large yellow onion with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add ham pieces; cook until warm. Toss with pasta, adding enough pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve topped with chopped parsley and grated pecorino cheese.
HAM AND PEA PASTA ALFREDO
When I want a filling meal that even the kids enjoy, I toss ham and sugar snap peas with Romano cream sauce and pasta. -C.R. Monachino, Kenmore, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and peas; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in cream, cheese and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and peas are crisp-tender., Drain fettuccine; add to skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1032mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
HAWAIIAN HAM AND BACON PASTA SALAD
Sweet, salty, smoky and a little bit spicy, there's a whole lot of flavor going on here, and with surprisingly few ingredients. That's the genius of this recipe: It combines a few complementary ingredients to scrumptious effect. Pineapple bits, ham chunks, bacon crumbles and diced jalapeño folded into the creamy pasta base make for a mouthwatering meal that you can probably pull together without running to the store. It's a great use of leftover ham, but also beautiful enough to feature on your Easter brunch table. Whether you're making it for tonight's dinner or a major holiday, prep it ahead of time and stash it in the fridge, so it's quick to assemble when it's time to come to the table.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- In large bowl, stir together Seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice to make dressing. (Discard or save any remaining juice for another use.)
- Add pasta, ham, bacon, spinach, pineapple, green onions, jalapeño chile and cheese to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
ITALIAN HAM AND PASTA SALAD
Bow-tie pasta is the start of a hearty salad with broccoli, ham and bell pepper in an Italian dressing that you make from scratch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook broccoli and pasta separately as directed on packages; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
- In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add broccoli, pasta and all remaining salad ingredients to dressing; toss gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg
ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM
An easy Orecchiette Pasta recipe with Peas, Ham, and Cream
Provided by Michael Lomonaco
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Sauté Ham Pea
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent, stirring often.
- 3. Add the peas and water to the pan and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Stir in the ham and cook 2 minutes. Add the cream; bring to a low simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- 4. Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted. Stir in the cheese. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
LEFTOVER HAM WITH PASTA AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Leftover Ham With Pasta and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by thatgirl78
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH PEAS AND HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add the butter and stir to coat. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture. Place the pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, adding the ham halfway through cooking (don't let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble). Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
HAM AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD
When I first saw this recipe, it piqued my interest. It flopped at first, but after some adjustments, this salad's become a real winner in our home.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl., Stir in the ham, blue cheese, parsley, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Add oil and pecans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM AND BROCCOLI
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
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
LIGHT AND CREAMY PASTA WITH HAM, PEAS, AND MUSHROOM
I ate a dish at The Olive Garden Restaurant several years ago that I loved. They have since removed it from their menu, so this is my "light" re-creation of it!
Provided by K Conway2
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put 3 tbsp. of light butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. After a minute, put in minced garlic cloves
- Add 1 cup of white wine then add all of the mushrooms and saute for 3-4 minutes
- Start to boil the water for the pasta. Add cubed ham and peas to the saute pan then add the remaining 1 cup of white wine and saute for 3-4 minutes
- Put your pasta in the boiling water. To the saute pan, add 3/4 pint of half & half, then lower the temperature to low-medium heat (so that it doesn't bubble)
- After 2-3 minutes, add corn starch one tbsp. at a time and stir-the sauce will slowly thicken over 3 to 4 minutes
- Salt and pepper to taste, serve over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, enjoy!
SPANISH HAM AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD
Bring on the Spain with this pasta salad with ham, manchego and smoked paprika.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short pastas, like penne, rotini, and shells, are good choices for ham and pasta dishes because they can hold the sauce well. Long pastas, like spaghetti and linguine, can also be used, but they may be more difficult to eat.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh ham, vegetables, and cheese, and use a good-quality pasta sauce.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Add the ham and vegetables to the sauce towards the end of cooking. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Season the dish to taste. Ham and pasta dishes can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, garlic, and black pepper. Use your favorite seasonings to create a dish that you and your family will love.
Conclusion:
Ham and pasta is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious ham and pasta dish that will be the star of your next meal.
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