Creamy Ham and Penne Pasta
Zesty diced tomatoes, ham and peas combine with penne pasta in a creamy sauce
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings (1-1/3 cups each)
Ingredients
8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 pkg (8 oz each) 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cubed
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped fully cooked lean ham
Directions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
- 2. In pan used for pasta, combine all remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Stir in pasta and peas.
