Best 9 Colorful Pasta With Ham Recipes

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Indulge in a vibrant culinary journey with our enticing Colorful Pasta with Ham! This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors and colors. Featuring a medley of colorful bell peppers, tender ham, and succulent shrimp, this pasta extravaganza is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Our recipe collection offers three variations to suit every taste preference:

1. **Classic Delight:** This timeless recipe highlights the harmonious blend of ham and bell peppers, enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce.

2. **Seafood Symphony:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this seafood-inspired variation, where plump shrimp and juicy mussels join forces with colorful bell peppers in a flavorful white wine sauce.

3. **Sun-Dried Tomato Fiesta:** Experience the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and olives in this Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish. The tangy sun-dried tomatoes add a delightful depth of flavor, while the capers and olives impart a briny, savory touch.

Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, offering a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer the classic combination of ham and bell peppers, the delightful seafood medley, or the sun-dried tomato fiesta, our Colorful Pasta with Ham collection has something for every palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ONE POT HAM AND CHEESE PASTA



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This One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta Recipe is the perfect way to use up that leftover holiday ham. A quick and easy recipe that's loaded with pasta, cheese, and loved by kids and adults alike!

Provided by Jennifer Debth

Categories     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked ham (diced)
1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup white wine (or 1/2 cup water, but wine adds more flavor)
4 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to tsate)
1 (8 oz) block swiss cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
  • Once melted, add in onion, salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add in ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine (if using), water, and additional salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer for 9-13 minutes, stirring regularly, until pasta is al dente.
  • Remove from heat and stir in swiss and parmesan.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 751 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1703 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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The perfect way to use up all your leftover ham! It is amazingly creamy, comforting and kid-friendly!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces SimplyNature Organic Spaghetti
1/4 cup Countryside Creamery unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Baker's Corner all-purpose flour
1 cup Chef's Cupboard chicken broth, or more, as needed
1 teaspoon Stonemill dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Stonemill dried basil
1/2 cup Countryside Creamery half and half
1/2 cup freshly grated Priano Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped Appleton Farms Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Honey Ham
1 cup Season's Choice Frozen Sweet Peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in spaghetti, ham and peas, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

COLORFUL PASTA WITH HAM



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From TOH Quick Cooking mag May/June 2002. This is a good casserole to make when you have leftover ham to use.

Provided by hungrykitten

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a greased shallow 3 quart baking dish, combine the pasta, ham, corn, 1 cup cheese and 3/4 cup french fried onions. In a bowl, combine the broth, soup, milk and seasonings. Pour over pasta mixture; mix well.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and french fried onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 607, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.4

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET



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I'm a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. -Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PASTA HAM HOT DISH



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"I brought this simple casserole to a potluck at work and it was a hit," writes Judie Porath of Summit, South Dakota. "You can use a pound of browned ground beef in place of ham."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Drain spaghetti; Place in a large bowl. Add the ham, corn, cheese, seasoned salt and onion mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

PASTA WITH HAM AND TRI-COLOR PEPPERS



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Make and share this Pasta With Ham and Tri-Color Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Ham

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

salt
4 ounces deli ham, cut into thin strips
16 ounces penne
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 red yellow and orange peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add red, yellow, and orange peppers, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until very soft and lightly browned, 10 minute Stir in ham, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper, cook 1 minute.
  • When pasta is cooked to desired doneness, remove 1/2 cup cooking water and reserve. Drain pasta. In large bowl, toss pasta with peppers mixture and reserved water.Top with basil and parm. Toss to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 17.8

ONE-POT HAM AND VEGGIE PASTA



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This single-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover ham for a weeknight dinner. It's creamy, comforting, and quick-and-easy.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups fat free half-and-half
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and onion; saute for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, half-and-half, and flour in a bowl until smooth; pour into the pot. Stir in farfalle pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add peas and carrots. Cook until pasta is cooked through, about 8 more minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1042 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE



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Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

500g bag farfalle
50g butter, plus a little extra
200g small mushroom, halved
bunch spring onions, finely sliced
50g plain flour
500ml milk
140g thickly cut ham, chopped
140g mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
  • Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables. This will make your pasta dish more visually appealing and nutritious. Some good options include bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want the vegetables to be crisp and tender, not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender-crisp.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. This will help to add flavor and richness to the dish. Some good options include Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella.
  • Season the dish to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Colorful pasta with ham is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover ham, and it is also a healthy and delicious meal. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this colorful pasta dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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