Best 9 Pasta Primavera With Smoky Ham Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pasta Primavera with Smoky Ham, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of springtime. This vibrant dish tantalizes the taste buds with its medley of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and the smoky, savory richness of ham. Each bite is a burst of color and flavor, making it a feast for the eyes and the palate.

This recipe offers a delightful twist to the classic Pasta Primavera by incorporating smoky ham, adding a layer of depth and complexity to the dish. The ham's smoky flavor perfectly complements the sweetness of the vegetables, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

Alongside the main recipe, this article also features a collection of additional delectable pasta primavera variations. You'll find a vegetarian rendition for those with dietary preferences, a seafood delight brimming with succulent shrimp and briny mussels, and a creamy sun-dried tomato version that adds a touch of tangy sweetness.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, this article has something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the vibrant flavors of Pasta Primavera with Smoky Ham, along with its enticing variations. Let's dive into the recipes and create a delightful meal that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH HAM



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It's true, primavera vegetables are often the stars of this type of pasta dish. But we'd like to give a shout-out to the ham and creamy sauce in this one.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups small broccoli florets
4 carrots, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (7 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in Dutch oven as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese, Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheeses are melted and sauce is well blended.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Add cheese sauce and ham; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

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.

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera recipe, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, is bursting with roasted vegetables and Parmesan.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, cut into thin strips
2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
1 pound farfalle (bowtie pasta)
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a large heavy baking sheet, toss all of the vegetables with the oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs to coat. Transfer half of the vegetable mixture to another heavy large baking sheet and arrange evenly over the baking sheets. Bake until the carrots are tender and the vegetables begin to brown, stirring after the first 10 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixtures in a large bowl to combine. Toss with the cherry tomatoes and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately.

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

SMOKY PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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We love smoky pasta primavera at our house, be sure to use the smoky Gouda!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 cup diced smoked Gouda cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup lemon balsamic vinegar
⅔ cup soybean oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rotini, salt, and olive oil. Cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Gouda cheese, and parsley to rotini.
  • Pour balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add soybean oil in a small stream, whisking constantly until mixture emulsifies. Mix in dill and garlic salt. Slowly drizzle just enough of the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture until the pasta glistens. You may not need all of the vinaigrette, so store any leftovers for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 711.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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.

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.

HAM AND LINGUINE PRIMAVERA



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Broccoli florets put the primavera in this tasty linguine. We added smoked ham and Parmesan, to make it super-extra delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz. linguine or any pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli florets
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, cut into strips or chopped
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on pkg, adding broccoli to pasta cooking water during last 4 min. of pasta cooking time. Drain; return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 21 g

PASTA PRIMAVERA



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"This colorful pasta and vegetable toss is a great quick meal," assures Charlotte McDaniel of Anniston, Alabama. It has such a special taste it's hard to believe it costs just 50¢ a serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 large carrot, julienned
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in spaghetti; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your pasta primavera is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still retain their鮮豔.
  • Use a high-quality pasta. This will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Season the pasta water generously. This will help to flavor the pasta and make it more delicious.
  • Add the ham at the end of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Serve the pasta primavera immediately. This will ensure that it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Pasta primavera is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, pasta primavera is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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