Best 8 Ham Primavera Recipes

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**Indulge in the Vibrant Flavors of Ham Primavera: A Culinary Journey of Freshness and Delight**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Ham Primavera, a delightful dish that bursts with vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors. This delectable combination of tender ham, crisp vegetables, and a zesty sauce is a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave your palate dancing. Discover the secrets behind this classic dish as we explore three unique recipes that showcase its versatility. From a classic Ham Primavera with tender asparagus and sweet peas to a vibrant One-Pot Ham Primavera bursting with colorful vegetables, and a light and refreshing Ham Primavera Salad, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mustard     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Ham     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces bow-tie pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
12 thin asparagus spears, stems trimmed, stalks thinly sliced into rounds, tips left whole
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
6 ounces smoked ham, diced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper. Boil until pasta and asparagus are just tender but still firm to bite and bell pepper strips are slightly softened, about 30 seconds longer. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, stir ham in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add cream. chicken broth and mustard and boil sauce 2 minutes, stirring up and browned bits.
  • Add pasta mixture to skillet. Toss until sauce coats pasta mixture, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PRETTY HAM PRIMAVERA



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Give leftover ham a face-lift in this tasty pasta dish that mixes up in a wink. The mild cream sauce gets fresh flavor from sauteed mushrooms and a boost of color from frozen peas. -Joan Laurenzo, Johnstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth. , Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the spaghetti, ham and peas; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HAM IT UP PRIMAVERA



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I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we got married. We love all the veggies, especially the fresh asparagus.-Angelia Holland, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
8 green onions, chopped
3 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and carrots in butter for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini; saute until crisp-tender. , Stir in the ham, peas, onions, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. , Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; toss to combine. Serve with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PENNE AND HAM PRIMAVERA



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Leftover ham goes Italian in this 25-minute meal for four.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli pasta (6 ounces)
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding zucchini and yellow squash during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking; drain.
  • Return pasta mixture to saucepan; add ham and dressing. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Sprinkle with basil, cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SMOKY HAM



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Make and share this Pasta Primavera with Smoky Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Ham

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces bow tie pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
12 thin asparagus spears, stems trimmed,stalks thinly sliced into rounds,tips left whole
1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
6 ounces smoked ham, diced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 7 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper.
  • Boil until pasta and asparagus are just tender but still firm to bite and bell pepper strips are slightly softened, about 30 seconds longer.
  • Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, stir ham in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cream.
  • chicken broth and mustard and boil sauce 2 minutes, stirring up and browned bits.
  • Add pasta mixture to skillet.
  • Toss until sauce coats pasta mixture, about 2 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SAFFRON RICE AND HAM PRIMAVERA



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Categories     Pork     Rice     Quick & Easy     Ham     Spring     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
3/4 cup frozen peas (unthawed)
1 1/3 cups diced ham
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons (or more) bottled balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring broth, rice and saffron to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Place frozen peas atop rice mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender, peas are cooked through and broth is absorbed, about 4 minutes longer. Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Add ham and bell pepper and cook until ham begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add rice mixture, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss, adding more vinaigrette by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HAM PRIMAVERA



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I wanted a different ham receipe so I searched and compiled my favorite parts of other primavera recipes to make this very tasty dish.

Provided by Lori Alcorn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 cups alfredo sauce with parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained
10 ounces peas
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fry mushrooms and onion flakes in oil or butter until tender.
  • Add in 3 cheese alfredo sauce and salt and pepper, stir until smooth.
  • Bring to a light boil; stir for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in spaghetti, ham, and peas; stir until heated through.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 30.3

HAM PRIMAVERA RECIPE



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (7 ounces)thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1 pound)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the spaghetti, ham and peas; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality ham for the best flavor. Prosciutto or Black Forest ham are both good options.
  • Use fresh vegetables for the primavera. This will give the dish a crisp, vibrant flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package instructions. This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of sautéing.
  • Season the dish to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the ham primavera immediately, while the pasta is still hot.

Conclusion:

Ham primavera is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of ham, vegetables, and pasta makes this dish a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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