One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet Recipe

Delicious pasta perfect for a quick dinner! Loaded with ham, penne and peas! This is an easy dinner using leftover ham from the holidays!

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

SERVINGS: 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 cup chopped Yellow Onion

3 cloves Garlic, minced

3 cups Fully Cooked Ham, cubed

1/2 teaspoon dried Parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried Basil

1/4 teaspoon dried Oregano

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

3 cups Chicken Broth

2 cup 2 % Milk

1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

16 ounces Penne Noodles, uncooked

2 cups Frozen Peas, thawed

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place 1 tablespoon 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

2. Stir in broth, milk, flour and penne noodles. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add peas and simmer 5 more minutes or until pasta is cooked through and peas are warm.

4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of pasta and serve!

NOTES:

-If you need more liquid while simmering the pasta add a bit of water or broth to the mixture.