PREP TIME: 15 mins | COOK TIME: 15 mins | TOTAL TIME: 30 mins | SERVINGS: 6
Take those leftover holiday ham out of the fridge and make this easy and delicious one-pot ham & penne skillet for dinner tonight. Packed with ham, penne, and peas in a creamy sauce, this sure makes a filling, quick meal that the kids and adults will love and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cloves minced garlic
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup flour
16 ounces penne noodles, uncooked
2 cups frozen peas thawed
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
How to make One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet
Step 1: In a large skillet, add a tbsp olive oil over medium heat until warm.
Step 2: Add the ham and onions into the hot oil and saute until the onions are translucent.
Step 3: Add in the garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute or two more.
Step 4: Pour in the broth and add in the milk, flour, and penne noodles. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Step 5: Adjust the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, constantly stirring.
Step 6: Add in the peas and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and the peas are warm.
Step 7: Then, sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese.
NOTE:
You can add a little water or broth to the mixture if you need more liquid.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving: 1gCalories: 661kcal Carbohydrates: 84g Protein: 46g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 83mg Sodium: 2339mg Potassium: 629mg Fiber: 7g Sugar: 13g Vitamin A: 865IU Vitamin C: 41.9mg Calcium: 378mg Iron: 3.9mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 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 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 16 ounces penne noodles, uncooked
- 2 cups frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1: In a large skillet, add a tbsp olive oil over medium heat until warm.
Step 2: Add the ham and onions into the hot oil and saute until the onions are translucent.
Step 3: Add in the garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute or two more.
Step 4: Pour in the broth and add in the milk, flour, and penne noodles. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Step 5: Adjust the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, constantly stirring.
Step 6: Add in the peas and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and the peas are warm.
Step 7: Then, sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can add a little water or broth to the mixture if you need more liquid.
