Best 11 Penne And Ham Primavera Recipes

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Penne and ham primavera is a classic pasta dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, salty ham, and creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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PENNE AND HAM PRIMAVERA



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Leftover ham goes Italian in this 25-minute meal for four.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli pasta (6 ounces)
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera recipe, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, is bursting with roasted vegetables and Parmesan.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
1 pound farfalle (bowtie pasta)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mustard     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Ham     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces bow-tie pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
12 thin asparagus spears, stems trimmed, stalks thinly sliced into rounds, tips left whole
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
6 ounces smoked ham, diced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard

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.

PENNE PRIMAVERA



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A great, flavorful pasta dish for the summertime when you don't want something heavy.

Provided by calead910

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

HAM IT UP PRIMAVERA



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I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we got married. We love all the veggies, especially the fresh asparagus.-Angelia Holland, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 green onions, chopped
3 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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

PRETTY HAM PRIMAVERA



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Give leftover ham a face-lift in this tasty pasta dish that mixes up in a wink. The mild cream sauce gets fresh flavor from sauteed mushrooms and a boost of color from frozen peas. -Joan Laurenzo, Johnstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Provided by gretchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into strips
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

HAM PRIMAVERA



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This is a great way to use leftover ham or a quick meal with canned ham. It is my sister's recipe and we just love it.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup julienned ham (or 2 cans on chunk ham)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb spaghetti

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 844.7, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 17.7

CHICKEN AND PENNE PRIMAVERA



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Looking for a filling pasta recipe for dinner? Then check out this Italian- style cheesy pasta and chicken breasts dish that's made easily on a stove top in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli pasta (5 1/4 oz)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup cut (2 inch) fresh asparagus spears
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)
Coarsely ground black pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in zucchini, squash and asparagus. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir pasta into chicken mixture. Stir in dressing and basil; cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN PENNE PRIMAVERA



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This one-dish meal is lemony, creamy, vegetable-y, and delicious. The amounts (and even types) of vegetables could be changed depending on your tastes. Just leave out the chicken to make this meal vegetarian.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots, halved
1 cup broccoli floret
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb mushroom, quartered
1/4 cup frozen sweet peas (or fresh)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whole milk or 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan, season chicken breasts with lemon-pepper seasoning and add chicken to pan.
  • Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear, and set cooked chicken aside, let cool and cut into slices.
  • In a large stockpot cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to pan, along with asparagus, carrots and broccoli.
  • Stir in remaining lemon pepper and Italian seasonings, and cook about 4 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through but still slightly crisp.
  • Add mushrooms, peas and garlic, then remove from heat.
  • Add lemon juice and zest, cool 1-2 minutes (so milk won't curdle), then add wine, milk and cornstarch mixed with water.
  • Return to burner and heat to boiling for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, add cheese, pasta and chicken, mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6, Protein 41

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful ham, and a good quality pasta will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions, or slightly al dente, so that it still has a little bit of a bite to it.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. This will help them retain their flavor and texture.
  • Use a light hand with the salt and pepper. The ham and Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor, so you don't want to over-season the dish.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, while it is still hot. This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

Penne and Ham Primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful ham, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give Penne and Ham Primavera a try.

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