Ham Zucchini Italiano Recipes

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
• Trim the zucchini, then coarsely grate into a colander set in the sink. Toss the zucchini with 1/4 teaspoon salt and let sit 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze any excess moisture from the zucchini, then add to the skillet. Add the pasta, ham and the reserved cooking water and toss until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese, parsley and mint.

HAM & ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper., Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ZUCCHINI AND HAM PIE WITH DILL

Steps:

• Saute onion, zucchini and garlic in olive oil for approximately 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Remove from heat Mix together ham, swiss cheese, sour cream, dill weed, salt and pepper.
• Spoon into a half-baked pie shell.
• Mix melted butter, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together and sprinkle on top of ham and cheese mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.