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Ham and Pasta Skillet Dinner
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 598 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound small tube or shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups fully cooked ham diced
- 1 large sweet red pepper diced
- ½ medium onion chopped
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions – only cooking until al dente since pasta will continue to cook and soak up liquid when added to the skillet.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-6 minutes. Add ham, basil and oregano and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth (or stock) and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half (at first it looks like it will be way to “brothy” but never fear, if you are patient, it will reduce!).
- Stir drained pasta into ham and vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and toss. Sprinkle parsley and remaining parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
1271mg
(53%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1271mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.