Best 9 Penne Pasta With Smoked Ham Pepper Cream Sauce Recipes

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Penne pasta with smoked ham pepper cream sauce is a classic Italian dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of the smoky ham, creamy sauce, and fresh peppers creates a flavor profile that is both complex and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET



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I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA



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Zesty diced tomatoes, ham and peas combine with penne pasta in a creamy sauce

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups each)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 pkg (8 oz each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
  • 2. In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE



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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

1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

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.

PENNE PASTA WITH PEPPERS



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This excellent and easy recipe can be topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to add some extra zest. Enjoy with some garlic bread for a light meal, if desired.

Provided by Donna Lasater

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 red bell peppers, chopped
2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SMOKED HAM AND PENNE PASTA SALAD



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The simplest of pasta salads from the side panel of a jar of light mayonnaise (store brand). This is a basic recipe that lends itself to variations of your choice.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Ham

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb small penne pasta, cooked drained and cooled
2 cups smoked ham, 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey mustard
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, ham, and onions; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Fold into pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 423.1, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.1

PENNE PASTA WITH SMOKED HAM & PEPPER CREAM SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy dish with a few simple ingredients. Once you toss it all together the flavor just bursts in your mouth!

Provided by michelestandage

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4-1/2 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (use less if you don't like that much spice)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, cooked and still hot
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan and reduce to 1/3 cup over high heat. Add heavy cream and continue reducing over medium-high heat until desired sauce consistency.
  • 2. In a large stock pot, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add 1 tablespoons salt. Add penne; stir to separate. Cook until al dente; drain.
  • 3. In the mean time, in large frying pan, saute ham in olive oil over medium heat until slightly golden. Remove to separate dish. Add red and yellow pepper to pan and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add jalapenos, salt and pepper and saute until peppers are softened; about 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Place pasta in large serving bowl. Add ham and peppers and pour sauce over it. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm.

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

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



Ham and Peas Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce image

The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces SimplyNature Organic Spaghetti
1/4 cup Countryside Creamery unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Baker's Corner all-purpose flour
1 cup Chef's Cupboard chicken broth, or more, as needed
1 teaspoon Stonemill dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Stonemill dried basil
1/2 cup Countryside Creamery half and half
1/2 cup freshly grated Priano Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Honey Ham
1 cup Season's Choice Frozen Sweet Peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut smoked ham and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk and a little bit of butter to make a creamy sauce.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • Serve the pasta with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with smoked ham, pepper, and cream sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the smoked ham adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. This pasta dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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