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Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne
This delicious incredibly creamy and cheesy Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne comes together in just 30 minutes! Made with perfectly cooked pasta, chunks of savory ham, and tender peas tossed together in a yummy cheese sauce and then topped with more parmesan cheese to serve, it’s an unbelievably tasty meal that your whole family will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 761 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne uncooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cups ham cooked, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne al-dente according to package instructions.
- In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion softens. Add the ham to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes until the ham starts to brown slightly.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the cheese melts.
- Finally, add the pasta, peas, stir and cook for a couple more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, Parmesan cheese and serve.
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Notes
- You can use any type of pasta that you have in your cupboard. Preferably small types like farfalle, shells, rotini, etc.
- Use milk or 10% cream instead of heavy cream if you'd like to cut down on calories.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. If freezing allow the dish to cool fully in a shallow container before placing in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
761kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1207mg
(50%)
Potassium
465mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1552IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 761
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 761kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1552IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.