Creamy Ham Penne Recipes

CREAMY HAM AND TOMATO PENNE AL BAFFO

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. Cut the ham into small strips or juliennes. Peel and finely chop the shallots. wash and chop the parsley.
• Sauté the sliced shallot gently in olive oil until it starts to soften. Add the ham pieces and sauté them for a minute or two over a slightly higher heat, until they beginto brown ever so slightly around the edges. Add the passata and simmer gently until it starts to thicken (about 10 minutes). Add salt to taste.
• Add the cream and mix it with the rest of the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until the cream and tomato have reduced into a lovely coral coloured sauce.
• Cook the pasta slightly less than al dente according to the instructions on the packet. Save a little of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
• Add the pasta to the sauce along with ½ a ladleful of the pasta water. Turn up the heat and let the pasta simmer in the sauce for a minute or two. Mix constantly, until the sauce has reduced enough to coat the pasta well. Add the chopped parsley and serve immediately, with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of extra parsley.

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
• 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.
• COOK'S TIPS: If your family prefers more heat, use Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

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!

CREAMY HAM AND PENNE PASTA

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.

CREAMY HAM PENNE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook penne according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, combine milk and spreadable cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Add the ham, pepper and penne mixture; heat through.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Mix egg noodles, ham, evaporated milk, cream of chicken soup, onion, and processed cheese food in a 9x13-inch baking dish until evenly distributed.
• Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and cheese food is melted, about 1 hour. About 5 minutes before end of baking, sprinkle chips atop casserole and return to oven; bake for 5 minutes more.

PENNE AL BAFFO (CREAMY TOMATO-HAM PASTA)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the shallot, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until shallots and garlic soften but are not yet brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ham and stir to coat, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato purée. Add ¼ cup of the boiling salted water from the pot to the can, stir to loosen any purée, then add the liquid to the pan. Season the sauce with salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
• Reduce the heat to low and then add the cream, cheese and salt; stir to combine. Add the drained pasta, and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to a serving dish and top with more cheese.

PENNE WITH SPINACH AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, ham and wine. Cook and stir until some of the wine has evaporated.
• Add spinach and pasta; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese.