One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
661 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet Recipe
Description
The One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet recipe starts with sautéing chopped yellow onions and cooked ham to soften the onions and release the ham's flavor. Aromatics like minced garlic and dried herbs such as parsley, basil, and oregano add herbal notes without overpowering the dish. Adding chicken broth, milk, and flour creates a gently thickened cooking liquid that simmers with the penne pasta until tender. Frozen peas stirred in near the end provide sweetness and texture contrast. Finishing with Parmesan cheese brings a mild, savory richness to the dish.
The method uses only one pan reducing washing up and allowing the pasta to absorb flavorful liquid instead of boiling separately. This combines convenience and flavor by cooking the pasta with broth and milk while ham and aromatics season the dish. It's practical for home cooks looking for an economical, hearty meal from simple pantry ingredients.
Adding extra broth or water is recommended if the mix becomes too dry while simmering, ensuring the pasta cooks evenly. Serving suggestions aren't specified, but this could be paired with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 c. ham fully cooked, cubed
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
- 1/2 tsp basil dried
- 1/4 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. milk 2%
- 1/4 c. flour
- 16 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 2 c. peas thawed, frozen
- 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Place 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Saute ham and onions until onions are translucent. Add garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, pepper and red pepper flakes; cook 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, milk, flour and penne noodles. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Adds peas and simmer five more minutes or until pasta is cooked through and peas are warm.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of pasta.
Notes
- Add more broth or water as needed during cooking to keep the pasta from drying out and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 2339mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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