Creamy Bow Ties With Ham And Vegetables Recipes

BOW-TIES WITH PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut ham into strips. Add to sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan.

CREAMY BOW-TIES WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• Stir in carrots. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in pasta, ham and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.

BOW-TIES WITH HAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Gently stir in cooked pasta, asparagus, tomatoes and ham. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into casserole.
• Cover; bake 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese.

HAM AND CHEESE BOWTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.
• Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

BOW TIES WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, saute zucchini and onion in olive oil until tender. Toss farfalle pasta with vegetables and season with salt and pepper; serve.

CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND HAM

Steps:

• Bake rolls as directed on bag.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus, carrots and peas the last 6 minutes of cooking time. After adding vegetables, return to boiling; cook until pasta is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add ham and spreadable cheese to pasta mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and smooth.
• Remove rolls from oven. Brush with butter; sprinkle with dill weed. Serve warm with pasta mixture.

CREAMY RANCH BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiled, salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
• To cool pasta quickly, pour into a large colander and run under cold water. Pour cooled pasta into a large bowl.
• Stir together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, oil, salt and pepper and pour over pasta. Add ham, cucumbers, broccoli, cheese, and tomato and stir just to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2-3 hours. Serve cold.