Stovetop Pasta And Ham Recipes

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
• Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
• Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
• Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
• Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
• Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a large skillet. Saute ham and garlic.
• Drain spaghetti well, and combine with sauteed ham and garlic in the skillet. Over very low heat, slowly stir in the cheese, eggs, olives, and half of the parsley. Remove from heat. Add salt and butter to taste, and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve.

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.

CHICKEN ROTINI STOVETOP CASSEROLE

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.
• Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover, and set aside.
• Saute chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in green and red bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
• In a casserole dish, combine the hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well, and serve immediately.

STOVETOP PASTA AND HAM

Steps:

• 1. In medium size pot melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly for about 3 minutes. Add the Better Than Bouillon, salt and pepper and whisk until the BTB is melted and blended in. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes or so.
• 2. Add the parmesan cheese, green onion, peas, red bell pepper and ham to the mixture and stir. Cook - uncovered - over low heat until heated through. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
• 3. While the sauce is cooking, boil the Rotini pasta, the thinly sliced carrots and thinly sliced celery for 10 minutes or until the Rotini is of the doneness you prefer.
• 4. Do not drain the pasta. Using a slotted spoon, scoop it into the sauce and stir to coat. Use a little of the pasta water to thin the sauce if you find it to be too thick.
• 5. Heat through then serve in a bowl with a sprinkling of canned onion rings for garnish if desired. Salt and pepper to taste and enjoy !

STOVE TOP PASTA - QUICK AND EASY

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water for 10-12 minutes, till tender; drain.
• Brown the meat with the garlic; drain it.
• Stir in the oregano and basil leaves and cook 1 more minute.
• Add the tomatoes and heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the pasta and heat through.
• Serve with grated parmesan cheese.