Sunshine Ham And Pasta Recipes

COLORFUL PASTA WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine the pasta, ham, corn, 1 cup cheese and 3/4 cup onions. In a bowl, combine the broth, soup, milk and seasonings. Pour over pasta mixture; mix well. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA

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.

SUNSHINE HAM AND PASTA

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter in large saucepan.
• Stir in flour and salt.
• Gradually add evaporated milk and water.
• Cover over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in shredded cheese and mustard until cheese melts.
• Add julienned ham, hot drained macaroni and chopped green pepper.
• Heat for 1 to 3 minutes.

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH HAM

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and lightly saute the ham and garlic.
• Cook spaghetti, drain and add to skillet.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese, half the parsley, eggs and olives.
• Remove from heat and toss with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.

LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS & HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

POTLUCK HAM AND PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes; drain. , In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in butter 2 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese sauce and 1 cup cheddar cheese until blended. , Remove from heat; stir in ham, macaroni and broccoli. Divide between a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 25-35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

SUNSHINE-GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix marmalade, peaches, mustard and sherry; set aside.
• Remove wrapping from ham. Place ham in shallow baking pan. Add water to pan; cover tightly with foil.
• Bake 1-1/2 hours. Remove foil; spoon 1/2 cup of the marmalade mixture over entire surface of ham. Bake an additional 30 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, heat the remaining marmalade mixture. Serve with the sliced ham.