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One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe
Whip up a cheesy wonder in just 30 minutes with our One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta. Combining delicious ham and creamy cheese, it's the ideal recipe for a busy weeknight feast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 713 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups roughly chopped kale leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced yellow onion about half of a small onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 14 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 4 ounces fresh Feta cheese broken up into large chunks
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup of water along with the Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir. Add the ham, onion, lemon pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes with their juices and uncooked pasta to the pot. Add enough water to just barely cover all the pasta. Squish everything down to submerge, then cover the pot.
- Turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Remove the lid and stir. If the pasta looks too watery, let it cook with the lid off for a few minutes to thicken up. Fold in the Feta cheese. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Store the One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's not ideal for freezing, as the pasta can become mushy when thawed.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth to the pasta to loosen it up, then warm it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Alternatively, microwave it in short bursts, stirring between each, to distribute the heat evenly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
713kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1545mg
(64%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
6585IU
(132%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
490mg
(49%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 713kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1545mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6585IU | 132% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 490mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.