Creamy Ham and Penne Pasta

  • Yield: 4 servings (1-1/3 cups each)
  • Total: 20 min
  • Prep: 20 min
Zesty diced tomatoes, ham and peas combine with penne pasta in a creamy sauce
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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. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt; add peas last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
  2. 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.

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marlajanae

Quick and easy meal! Added some onions to the ham to brown them and release some more flavor. I also used the regular rotel tomatoes and chili’s. Gave it more of a bite! Could benefit with some freshness so will add some fresh herbs next time (parsley and basil).

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