Ham And Pasta Creole Recipes

SHRIMP, TASSO HAM AND ARTICHOKE WITH CREOLE LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• In a hot pan, sauté the shrimp, Tasso ham, red pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and scallions for 2 minutes.
• Deglaze the pan with white wine and simmer.
• Add parsley, lemon juice, chicken stock, thyme, cayenne pepper and seasoning; reduce to a simmer.
• Whisk in the whole butter and serve over warm pasta immediately.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH HAM

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and lightly saute the ham and garlic.
• Cook spaghetti, drain and add to skillet.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese, half the parsley, eggs and olives.
• Remove from heat and toss with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.