Best 9 Pretty Ham Primavera Recipes

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**Discover the Enchanting Pretty Ham Primavera: A Culinary Symphony of Colors and Flavors**

Delight your palate and visual senses with the captivating Pretty Ham Primavera, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant hues of springtime vegetables with the savory charm of ham. This delectable dish is a celebration of fresh ingredients, where crisp-tender asparagus, sugar snap peas, and colorful bell peppers dance harmoniously with succulent ham in a light and flavorful sauce. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll find a treasure trove of inspiring recipes that guide you through every step, ensuring you recreate this stunning dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this symphony of flavors and colors.

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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

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

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.

HAM PRIMAVERA



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This is a great way to use leftover ham or a quick meal with canned ham. It is my sister's recipe and we just love it.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup julienned ham (or 2 cans on chunk ham)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb spaghetti

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta while you are preparing the rest of the dish in a large saute pan. Reserve a little of the pasta water to add to the sauce if you would like to thin it a bit.
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the butter for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and saute for a couple more minutes.
  • Then add the broccoli and cook until bright green. I cover it and let the veggies get nearly done, as my family does not like their veggies with any crunch left.
  • Add the ham, mustard and the italian seasoning and saute for a couple more minutes.
  • Toss in the cooked spaghetti noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 844.7, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 17.7

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.

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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Joan gives her leftover ham a face-lift in this tasty pasta dish she mixes up in a wink. The mild cream sauce gets fresh flavor from sauteed mushrooms and a boost of color from frozen peas.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 (7 ounce) package thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Gradually add the 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 the Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1369.9 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of sautéing.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Use a good quality ham. A smoked ham will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the ham. Ham is a delicate protein and can easily become dry and tough.
  • Serve the ham and vegetable primavera over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Ham and vegetable primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of sweet ham, tender vegetables, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ham and vegetable primavera a try.

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