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Pasta Primavera with Ham

December 24, 2011

Have I mentioned how much I love to cook? Well, I do and garlic is one of my favorite ingredients. I keep it in this super cute garlic holder. I got this probably 30 years ago from my Aunt Gladys. It has travelled over state lines and has been a staple in my kitchen since I got it. Isn’t he cute?

I just love pasta. It’s easy, versatile and you can whip it up quick and it makes great leftovers. This recipe for pasta primavera is great because you can substitute any veggie for what I’ve listed here. I guess you can always call it my “what’s in the fridge that needs to be eaten” pasta. My husband thought it was wonderful!!!

Lori’s Pasta Primavera with Ham


Serves 6
You’ll be tossing the pasta, vegetables, and sauce in the same pot you used to cook the pasta, so use a pot that holds at least 8 quarts.

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Ham Steak. I used the Kirkland brand from Costco
3 medium garlic cloves, minced ( you can use more if you love garlic)
3 fresh tomatoes, medium to large
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
12 ounces pasta. I used thin spaghetti
1 pound asparagus spears,tough ends snapped off, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 6-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups, loosely packed)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onion
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
Ground black pepper
Shredded cheese

1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in large pot for cooking pasta.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced ham and cook about 5-8 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakesm broth, italian seasoning and cream.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium,and cook at rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid
is reduced by half,10 to 12 minutes.

5. Add spinach and salt to taste.

6. Cover sauce to keep warm. Add a tablespoon of flour if you want your sauce thicker. Add some parmesan if you like it a bit cheesy

7. Add 2 teaspoons salt and noodles to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.

8. Add asparagus and zucchini and cook until pasta and vegetables are just al dente, 2 to 3 minutes more

9. Drain pasta and vegetables and return them to empty pot. Add spinach, peas, and ham-tomato sauce. Toss to coat all ingredients with sauce.

10. Stir in onion and basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnish with the cheese.

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  1. Change Maker says

    December 29, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I think Kitchen is as like haven. there is all kind of solution for a hungry man.

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    This looks great. Coming over to visit from Wonderful Food Wednesday. Please stop by and link it up with my “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I’d love to have you join us. 🙂 https://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2013/05/try-new-recipe-tuesday-may-28.html

    Reply
  3. Carole says

    June 1, 2013 at 3:11 am

    Lori, I’ve popped this over to Pasta & Noodles and pinned. Thanks for linking in. Cheers

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    June 2, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Lori this looks like a great dish! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a fabulous weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  5. The Tumbleweed Contessa says

    June 2, 2013 at 2:06 am

    I like that this is the perfect spring/summer dish but hearty enough to fill everyone up. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend! Best wishes for tasty dishes this week.

    Reply
  6. Diane Balch says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:33 am

    I guess vampires keep far away from your house.. love your primavera. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.

    Reply
  7. Debi Bolocofsky says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Thanks so much for sharing with last weeks Adorned From Above Blog Hop 54. We look forward to seeing what you have to share with us this week. The party opens at 8:00PM Mountain time.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
    https://www.adornedfromabove.com

    Reply

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